Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Richard Banzali #10103 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with Consistent Splits Richard Banzali completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon in 1:53:09, maintaining a strong and consistent pace throughout the race with an average pace of 8:38 min/mile. Starting at an 8:00 min/mile pace for the first mile, he maintained a steady pace with splits consistently around the 8:40 to 8:47 min/mile range, except during Mile 3 and Mile 12 where some drop in pace was observed, ending with a 9:00 min/mile split for the final mile. Compared to his previous full marathon performance from 2025, where he finished with a pace of 11:06 min/mile, Richard showed noticeable improvement in pace. His efforts in the half marathon led him to place 914th in his division on the final mile, demonstrating his ability to finish strong. Focusing on maintaining an even split pace and minimizing variability could enhance future performances even more. Keep up the great work with The Gym Class team!