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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Katelyn Beck #14620 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Katelyn Beck demonstrated consistent pacing during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining an average elapsed pace of 8:57 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Starting with a 9:19 min/mile pace, improvement was evident as she quickened over the next miles, eventually averaging a pace below 9:00 min/mile. Notably, Katelyn's fastest mile was the 13th mile with an impressive 8:35 min/mile split, showcasing strong endurance towards the finish. Throughout the race, Katelyn showed notable consistency in her pacing strategy and managed to maintain a competitive position within her division (F35-39) and gender category. Her final time of 1:57:20 reflects this steady approach. You might find enhancing the initial pacing strategy beneficial to further boost overall performance. Continuing with this consistent pacing and endurance could see further improvements in future races. Overall, a commendable effort representing the HIT IT! team from Ammon, ID.