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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Daniel Luna #33614 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Performance with a Spectacular Recovery Daniel Luna from Costa Mesa, CA, showcased a consistent effort at the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler. Starting strong with a 7:14 min/mile pace, he maintained impressive paces for the first four miles, all under 8:30 min/mile. The first split placed him 248th in his gender and 53rd in his division, indicating a powerful start. A noteworthy moment came between miles 5 and 6 when he executed an impressive split pace of 4:23 min/mile, significantly improving his overall standings. This effort remarkably brought him up to 337th in his gender from prior positions. After the speedy recovery, Daniel sustained a stable pace for the remaining miles, consistently around the 8:00 min/mile mark. His final result was a time of 1:20:19, securing 362nd place in the male category. Representing Run OC, he exhibited excellent pacing strategy and the ability to rebound strongly mid-race. Analyzing these splits, focusing on sustaining initial momentum can further enhance outcomes in future events.