Sam Knoshaug #15972
Half Marathon
February 14, 2026
2:36:26
Chip Time
11:56
Pace (min/miles)
13.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
3047
3819
Overall
1497
1788
Male
236
273
M25-29
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sam Knoshaug #15972 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles
Consistent Mid-Pace With Potential for Speed Gains Sam Knoshaug completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon with an overall time of 2:36:26, maintaining an average pace of 11:56 minutes per mile. Notably, Sam's fastest mile was at the 7-mile mark, clocking in at 11:04 minutes per mile. Position placements varied, with Sam finishing 237th in the M25-29 division. His performance was consistent, successfully keeping most splits within the 11:00 to 12:30 range. While Sam maintained a steady pace for most of the race, examining earlier pace performances such as the previous 10K with a pace of 8:51 min/mile suggests that enhancing speed endurance could be beneficial. Experimenting with tempo runs and intervals may lead to improved performance in future long-distance races. Keep up the commitment with the SOMA Run Club to refine techniques and achieve faster times.
