Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Aubrey Flaherty #10127 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Leads to Impressive Finish Aubrey showed remarkable progress at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half, cutting down her previous year's time by over five minutes, finishing at 1:40:02. Her splits reveal a consistent performance, pacing herself steadily throughout the race. The key highlight is her increasing speed in the final miles, culminating with a stellar 7:08 pace in mile 13. This shift towards a negative split strategy demonstrates a strong finish and energy management. Aubrey's placement improved significantly, landing her in 33rd in her age division, an improvement from 59th the previous year. Starting with an 8:11 pace in the first mile, she continuously accelerated, ending with a 7:38 overall pace. The most notable advancements occurred in the latter half, showing strategic pacing. Focus on maintaining this consistent pace from the start could result in even better performances. Keep up the disciplined and strategic approach, Aubrey!