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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Kelly Taguchi #10873 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Gains Kelly Taguchi from Anaheim, CA, demonstrated a remarkable ability to improve pace throughout the Surf City 10 5K. Kelly's performance in the second mile was outstanding, where her pace quickened significantly to 13:40 min/mile, climbing from 1360th to 477th place overall. This substantial improvement propelled her to 234th in her gender, a considerable rise in positioning. Kelly's final sprint showed excellent adaptability, reaching a tempo of 8:44 min/mile. While maintaining a consistent overall pace of 12:02 min/mile, she completed the 5K in 37:19. Her efforts placed her 70th in her division of Females aged 35-39, out of 138 participants. Kelly's performance reflects a solid strategy, and there are significant gains in the mid-race sections. The improvement in mile splits highlights her ability to adjust and maintain momentum. Keep up this upward trend, and the results will only get better!