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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Mehrad Salvati #21309 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistency and Strategy Shined in Surf City 10K Mehrad Salvati from Shadow Hills, CA, maintained a steady performance at the 2026 Surf City 10K. His overall time was 1:43:19, with an average pace of 16:39 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Across different race segments, Mehrad showed a strategic pacing, with a consistent pace, slowing slightly in the middle, and finishing strong. His best split pace came at mile 1 with 15:13 min/mile showing early momentum. Significant gains in overall and division places by mile 4 were notable, moving up to 1608 overall and 138th in his division. Despite a slightly slower pace in the latter half, Mehrad's overall consistency is commendable. Participating among 2818 competitors, including 935 in his gender, Mehrad's ability to maintain a solid effort throughout demonstrated effective pacing strategies. As a proud member of the HPMC Hotties, Mehrad set a great example of pacing and perseverance. Maintaining this focus will result in continued improvement and success.