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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Maddy Salazar #19911 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Late Surge Maddy Salazar successfully completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon, covering 26.2 miles in 5:14:03, averaging a steady pace of 11:59 min/mile. Notably, she improved her pace significantly at mile 8, achieving her fastest split of 10:51 min/mile, highlighting her ability to push through challenging sections. Her final splits showcase consistency, maintaining close to the average pace despite some longer splits between miles 16 and 21. In terms of placement, Maddy finished 1005th among female participants, and 180th in her division (F25-29) out of 3509 total entrants. Compared to her last half marathon at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, her endurance across this longer distance demonstrated a remarkable performance. To further enhance her technique, focusing on maintaining quicker paces during later miles could contribute to an even stronger finish in future races. Keep pushing forward with your training, as the improvements are evident.