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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Emily Thompson #17380 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities to Enhance Pace Emily Thompson completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:50:11, with an overall pace of 12:59 min/mile. Throughout the 13.1 miles, she maintained a consistent effort, especially notable in the first half. Her initial mile pace was 10:46 min/mile and gradually adjusted to 12:59 min/mile by the race end. A steady pace up to mile 5, averaging around 11:16 min/mile, highlights a strong start. In the latter miles, pacing slowed, particularly at mile 11 with a split time of 17:06. This could potentially be addressed with targeted endurance training. Nevertheless, she demonstrated resilience by finishing strong, improving upon her previous 10K race pace of 12:23 min/mile from last year. Emily's consistent participation and improvement suggest she has a good foundation. Focus on maintaining pace during the longer distances will be beneficial, potentially revisiting pacing strategies and interval training to aid in sustained efforts.