Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Zachary Morrett #20359 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency with Potential in Pacing Zachary Morrett showcased a steady performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a final half marathon time of 1:26:08, achieving an average pace of 6:34 min/mile. Analyzing the splits, Zachary started strong, clocking his fastest mile at 5:54 in the second mile. Notably, his initial pacing strategy kept him competitive as he ensured each of his first five miles stayed under a 6:15 min/mile pace. As the race progressed, there was a gradual deceleration, with the seventh mile being the slowest at 6:42 min/mile. However, an impressive comeback occurred at mile eight with a substantial gain in his overall standings, moving from 157th to 125th overall, indicating strong determination. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pace observed in the early miles can lead to even better results. Keep leveraging your consistent pacing and work on the later stages for an even stronger finish. Well done, Zachary and team Las Tortuguitas!