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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ravi Alapati #14420 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Finish Ravi Alapati completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 3:48:52 over a distance of 13.1 miles. Throughout the race, Ravi maintained an overall pace of 17:28 min/mile. He showed a steady performance, with his fastest mile split at 16:02 during Mile 5, indicating a strong mid-race effort. Notably, Ravi's pace was consistent, with eight miles clocking under 17 minutes, an indication of strong pacing. The strategic approach Ravi employed is evident in his effort across the distance. While Miles 12 and 13 were slightly slower, with paces over 19 minutes, Ravi successfully completed the race, illustrating tenacity. Ravi placed 132nd in his age division (M50-54), showcasing competitiveness in his category. Suggest focusing on maintaining pace over longer distances may enhance future performances. Ravi's commitment contributes to his team, Parugo Parugu, and reflects a promising foundation on which to build.