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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: John David Ortiz-Rodriguez #348 Race: 2026 Capital City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Yields Strong Finish John David Ortiz-Rodriguez ran a steady marathon at the 2026 Capital City race, showcasing resilience and pacing skills. Starting with a quick 6:22 min/mile, he maintained a consistent pace through the first half, with splits mostly in the mid-6:30s, peaking at a 6:41 min/mile at mile three. By mile 5, he was pacing at 6:36 min/mile, effectively balancing speed and stamina. As the race progressed, John strategically managed his pace, ranging between 6:49 and 7:03 min/mile during the middle section. Despite the increasing split times in the latter stagesup to 8:31 min/mile at mile 17his final mile saw a strong comeback to 6:50 min/mile. Completing the marathon in 3:10:59, John finished with a commendable average pace of 7:17 min/mile. Notably, he secured 2nd place in the M20-24 division, demonstrating his competitive edge in a field of 485 participants. Excellent work maintaining focus and tenacity!