Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rachel Torres #20530 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Maintained Throughout Rachel Torres finished the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:45:03, achieving an average pace of 8:01 min/mile. Despite finishing 693rd overall, 255th among women, and 52nd in her division (F35-39), Rachel ran a strong and steady race. Notably, she maintained a consistent pace throughout, starting at 7:46 min/mile for the first mile and gradually adjusting to end at an 8:00 min/mile pace. This indicates a well-managed energy expenditure throughout the distance. Her splits reveal a strategic approach to maintain pace, with most miles fluctuating slightly around the mid to high 7-minute range before moving to the low 8s towards the end. The strong pace in the middle parts of the race, especially from miles 2 to 5, was impressive, with all split times consistently close to her best initial mile time. Focusing on sustaining the pace seen in the earlier miles could improve future outcomes.