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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Josh Finkle #10726 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Stellar Performance Josh Finkle demonstrated impressive pacing at the 2026 Surf City 10, maintaining a speed around 5:16 minutes per mile throughout the 5K course. Starting with a first mile split of 5:16, Josh transitioned smoothly into the second mile at 5:18, before accelerating to a 5:14 split in the final stretch. His consistent pace resulted in an overall time of 16:18, securing 2nd place overall out of 2,148 participants. Josh maintained a solid 2nd place in his gender and division from the second split onward, showcasing his competitive edge. His steady performance throughout the race reflects strong training and focus, leading to a well-deserved top finish. Moving forward, Josh could evaluate any potential strategies for maintaining splits in future races, perhaps even experimenting with a faster start. However, his execution in this race was superb, efficiently maneuvering through the field and sustaining an excellent pace from start to finish.