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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Leslie Salinas #32849 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pacing Shines Bright Leslie Salinas delivered a fantastic performance in the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler. Starting strong, Leslie maintained a steady pace with an initial split of 7:45 min/mile, completing the first mile in 7:45 and securing an impressive 450th place overall initially. Throughout the race, Leslie demonstrated remarkable consistency, staying within a 7:45 to 8:27 min/mile range. Her most notable mile was the eighth, where she gained significant ground, placing 359th overall and 14th in her division, while maintaining a split time of 7:58. The overall time of 1:19:32, with a steady average pace of 7:57 min/mile, highlights Leslie's consistent pacing abilities. Finishing 19th in the female 25-29 division out of over 4,000 participants speaks volumes about her determination and skill. Maintaining strength over later splits, especially during mile 9, shows room to maintain a slightly steadier pace. Great job on a consistent and well-paced run, Leslie!