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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Gidge Taguchi #10874 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Gidge Taguchi of Rancho Palos Verdes showed remarkable consistency in the 2026 Surf City 10 5K with a finishing time of 1:05:50 and an overall pace of 21:14 min/mile. Gidge made steady improvements over the course, moving from 24th to 21st place in her division by the second mile, before finishing in 24th. Her strongest mile was the second, clocking in at 20:51 min/mile, which contributed to her impressive overall performance. This consistency also reflects in her overall and gender placements, maintaining a mid-field position throughout. Finishing 990th among females out of 2148 participants and 24th in her division is a commendable achievement, and Gidges participation with Gucci Fitness added a team dimension to her performance. Continued focus on maintaining a steady pace across distances can enhance her future race results competitively. Great job, Gidge! Keep up the excellent work.