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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Carlos Arenas #19996 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Consistency with a Strong Finish Carlos Arenas from Laveen, AZ, delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Covering 13.1 miles in 2:24:11, he achieved an average pace of 11:00 min/mile. Starting strong, Carlos maintained a consistent pace over the first half, displaying notable splits of 10:08 in the third mile and 10:06 by the sixth. His effort in the first 6 miles was remarkable as he improved on his pacing from 10:10 min/mile down to 10:06 min/mile, closely aligning his momentum to his average pace. Carlos finished 192nd in his division, outpacing over half of the total participants. There was a noticeable dip in pace during miles 8 and 9, with split paces at 12:09 and 11:35 min/mile respectively, providing an opportunity to tackle late-mile fatigue. However, his ability to regain momentum and finish strong highlights his perseverance and potential for further improvements in future races. Keep focusing on endurance and late-race strategies for continued growth.