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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Andrea Hickman #20214 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression: Consistent Pace and Improved Finish Time Andrea Hickman from Meaa, AZ, ran the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing it in a time of 2:10:36. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, averaging 9:58 min/mile. Notably, Andrea showed significant improvement compared to her previous performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, cutting down her finishing time by approximately 8 minutes. Her final split was impressive, executed at a pace of 9:29 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Andrea performed consistently across the distance, starting with a 9:37 min/mile pace in the first mile. Her standings improved considerably towards the end, moving from 991st in her gender to 799th by mile 13. Andrea's determination is evident, and the consistent pace throughout the race suggests she's on a solid trajectory. Considering her improvement from the previous year, continued focus on pacing strategy could yield even better results in her future races. Keep up the solid work!