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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: John Wyman #17709 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Yields Strong Division Performance John Wyman completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a remarkable consistency in his pacing, averaging 6:11 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. His finish time was 1:21:04, securing 9th in the M40-44 division out of a substantial field of competitors. John started the race with a steady pace, clocking his first mile in 6:06. Impressively, he managed to maintain a pace around 6:10 min/mile over the latter half, with only a slight dip in speed during mile 12 at 6:32 min/mile. Compared to his last half marathon outing in 2022, where he finished in 1:24:14, John reduced his overall time by over three minutes. Consistency across each mile demonstrates effective pacing strategies. Focusing on that minor slowdown in mile 12 through targeted training could optimize future race times. John's improvement and maintained pace throughout shows a strong and well-calibrated race execution.