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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joy Vogel #20548 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Joy Vogel maintained a commendable pacing strategy throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon. Opening with a solid 6:54 min/mile in the first mile, she settled into a steady rhythm, averaging a pace close to 7:05 min/mile over the entire race. Her fastest individual split came at the 13th mile, clocking in at 6:45 min/mile, demonstrating an impressive finish to the race. This consistent approach secured her a total time of 1:32:52. Throughout the event, Joy's placements indicated strong competition, but she held her own. She started at 330th place overall and consistently fluctuated within the mid-300s before a notable boost to 275th in the final mile. Her division, F35-39, saw her climb to 25th place by the last stretch, reflecting her effective race strategy. Continued emphasis on maintaining early pacing could improve earlier split times, potentially enhancing her overall standing in future races.