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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Cooper Culp #10233 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress and Consistent Pace Cooper Culp from Lakewood, CA, representing team "No pain, No champagne," displayed a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City 10. Over the course of the 5K, Cooper showed intriguing pacing dynamics. His first mile took 18:18 at an 18:18 min/mile pace, placing 23rd in his division. This was followed by a notable surge in his second mile, clocking in at 9:39 with an improved pace of 9:39 min/mile, moving him up to 10th in his division. The final stretch showcased Cooper's ability to maintain momentum, sprinting the third mile in 7:35 with a pace of 7:35 min/mile. Overall, Cooper completed the race in 36:42 with an average pace of 11:50 min/mile, placing 18th in his division of M 20-24. His performance displayed strong recovery and pacing strategy, indicating potential areas to focus on for an even faster start. Excellent work, Cooper!