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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Ruben Escandon #34249 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Steady Pace with a Strong Finish Ruben Escandon demonstrated impressive consistency and determination in the 2026 Surf City 10. Throughout the 10-mile course, his splits mostly remained between 9:14 and 9:29 min/mile. Noteworthy was the increased pace in the final mile with a split time of 8:48, showcasing a strong finish. That final push helped Ruben clock an overall elapsed time of 1:32:27 with an average pace of 9:14 min/mile. Ruben's performance saw him placing 1035th out of 4391 participants overall. Among his male counterparts, he secured the 724th spot, and within his division of Male 30-34, he finished 168th. His ability to maintain a steady rhythm across the miles is commendable. Smart pacing strategies like this ensure energy lasts throughout the race, allowing for a faster finish. Working on maintaining this pacing strategy with minor incremental improvements could see even stronger results in the future. Great job representing Midway City and your team, Better Companies!