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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Amber Adams #19972 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Stable Pacing Amber Adams completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon distance with a final time of 1:52:28. Her average pace was 8:35 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. She managed to keep a stable pace throughout, with her fastest split at mile 11 recorded at 8:21 min/mile. She finished in 71st place within her division, F35-39, among 4125 participants. Analyzing her race strategy, Amber started strong with an 8:44 min/mile for the first mile, and improved her pace in the following miles, settling into a consistent rhythm between 8:21 and 8:49 min/mile. Her results show resilience and consistent energy distribution across the course. Amber's performance was slightly less rapid than her 2023 and 2024 races but still demonstrates robust capabilities. For her next races, focusing on pacing intervals in the final miles might enhance her finishing time. Overall, a commendable performance maintaining a nearly steady pace throughout.