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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Chris Ogden #32405 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Speedy Finish Chris Ogden from Palmdale, CA, showcased impressive pacing and progress throughout the 2026 Surf City 10, held in a 10-mile run. Over the course of the race, Chris significantly improved his positioning. Starting off, he maintained a consistent split pace of 14:05 min/mile for the first two miles but quickly picked up speed in the third mile with a split of 9:54 min/mile. This acceleration marked a turning point and reflected in his improved placement, moving from 3254th overall to 2302nd by the third mile. Chris continued this momentum, consistently recording faster splits each mile. Impressively, from the fourth to the tenth mile, he managed to decrease his pace with each mile. Notable was the last miles solid pace of 9:20 min/mile, finalizing his race at 1091st overall. Congratulations on an outstanding performance and significant progression throughout the race! Future races might benefit from beginning at a slightly faster pace to continue optimizing total race time.