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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Bridget Belyeu #20022 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed and Resilience Bridget Belyeu maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:16:19. Her overall pace was 5:49 min/mile, placing her 82nd out of 4125 participants. Importantly, she achieved 4th in her division, F35-39, showcasing a competitive edge. Her strongest split was mile 1, clocking in at 5:23, where she held 3rd in her gender. Bridget's performance didnt fluctuate excessively, remaining steady across the course. Between miles, her splits varied slightly but demonstrated resilience, especially mile 4 with an impressive 5:25 split pace, securing 1st in her division at that point. While Bridget ranked 11th in the female category by the end, maintaining sub-6 minute miles consistently through 13 miles is commendable. If looking to optimize further, consider targeting a few later miles where pace slightly slowed. Overall, it's a strong showing with room to fine-tune for even better placement.