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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ryder Searle #14210 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Ryder Searle maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon. His average split pace was consistently close to the overall pace, with only minor fluctuations. Notably, his fastest split was achieved between the 12th and 13th miles with a 4:46 min/mile pace. Searle's overall placement was 8th, and he secured 2nd place in the M25-29 division, reflecting an outstanding performance amidst 4125 participants. This consistent pacing strategy paid off, as he improved his division placement from 4th in the first mile to 2nd by the end. An area to consider for future races could be maintaining even pace in the latter miles, especially as the pace dropped slightly in mile 10. Focusing on pacing in those sections might allow further improvement. Ryder's strong finish with a negative split is commendable, finishing the half marathon in 1:04:45 with an impressive average pace of 4:56 min/mile.