Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Cynthia Gandara #20156 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Tactical Approach Cynthia Gandara showcased a steady performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, demonstrating tactical pacing throughout the race. Starting with a 10:42 min/mile pace for the first mile, she progressively increased her speed, reaching her fastest split of 9:36 min/mile at mile four. Despite a late-race slowdown, with splits of 11:14 and 11:18 min/mile in the final miles, Cynthia maintained a consistent overall pace of 10:16 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Cynthia's performance saw interesting shifts in placement, particularly excelling in the latter stages of the race. Notably, her division position improved to 157th at the fifth mile, indicating effective pacing strategies. To improve future race placements, focusing on maintaining speed in the final miles could be advantageous. Being part of Las Tortuguitas, she represented them with a solid effort, finishing in the top quarter among 4125 participants. Keep refining your strategy, and you'll see excellent results!