Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: DeAnn Reader #20425 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish DeAnn maintained steady improvement throughout the race, culminating in a final time of 1:47:28 with an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. Notably, her splits indicate a positive trend, with her pace generally improving after the third mile from 8:27 min/mile to consistently around 8:12 min/mile towards the end. The fastest split was at mile 8, clocking in at 8:01 min/mile. DeAnn's overall placement was 798th out of 4,125 participants. Her focused approach and paced strategy reflect a solid execution. Compared to her previous race in 2018 at the same event, she cut down more than two minutes off her time, showcasing improved racing tactics and endurance progression. Continual focus could aim at sustaining the fastest pace from mile 3 (7:58 min/mile) across more miles, offering potential for further enhancement. Great job, DeAnn, your commitment is evident with this performance!