Erick Garcia #20159
Half Marathon
February 14, 2026
1:55:09
Chip Time
8:47
Pace (min/miles)
13.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
1204
3819
Overall
718
1788
Male
82
175
M19-24
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Erick Garcia #20159 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles
Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Erick Garcia showed remarkable pacing strategy at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a 9:39 min/mile pace for the first mile, he steadily improved his pace as the race progressed. Particularly impressive was his consistency in the middle miles, with paces ranging from 9:17 to 9:08 min/mile, paving the way for a stronger second half. Erick's ability to accelerate towards the end was notable, culminating in a final mile split of 7:11 min/mile. The overall elapsed time for the 13.1-mile race was 1:55:09, resulting in an average pace of 8:47 min/mile. Placing 82nd in the M19-24 division and 718th among men, Erick improved his standings significantly in the last few miles. This performance suggests a strong capacity for finishing speed, which could be harnessed further in future races. Working on early race tactics and varying training paces might yield even better outcomes.
