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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Christina Lasater #16071 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency in Challenging Conditions Christina Lasater completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 5:08:59, maintaining a steady average pace of 23:35 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Her race began energetically with a 19:16 min/mile for the first mile, an impressive beginning that positioned her 1436th overall. As the race progressed, her pace varied, with noteworthy splits at miles 3 (19:25 min/mile) and 5 (20:25 min/mile), indicating moments of regained pace. Throughout the race, Christina's placement fluctuated within her division (F45-49), peaking at 89th position in the first mile but settling in at 196th by the finish line. Compared to her previous race performance in 2025, where she completed the distance in 4:45:41, there is potential to increase speed consistency across her splits. Continued focus on steady pacing, especially in the middle miles, could be beneficial in future races. Keep building on that consistency for even better results!