Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Eric Fernandez #34222 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pace Sees Steady Climb in Rankings Eric Fernandez showed remarkable progress during the 2026 Surf City 10, a 10-mile race where he maintained a steady and consistent pace. Starting with a 10:27 min/mile pace, Eric progressively improved his splits, hitting a peak pace of 9:09 min/mile by mile 4. His consistent pacing strategy contributed to his overall time of 1:39:10 with an average pace of 9:55 min/mile. During the course of the race, Eric climbed the rankings impressively. He started out at 1,841st place overall and finished 1,435th. Particularly noteworthy was his performance in the male division for ages 35-39, where he moved up from 206th to 175th place. The incremental improvements in split times reflect Eric's ability to pace effectively and strategically. Excellent work, Eric! Maintaining consistency across the splits is a valuable skill. Aim to keep refining this approach to improve future performances.