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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Joy Chen #33634 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Joy Chen's Persistent Pace Shines Through in Surf City 10 Joy Chen participated in the 2026 Surf City 10, achieving a consistent improvement in pace throughout the 10-mile race. Starting with an initial mile pace of 26:00 min/mile, she managed to cut down her pace to a remarkable 13:02 min/mile by the end. Notably, her pace showed significant improvement at mile three with a pace of 11:30 min/mile, showcasing impressive adaptation and drive. Her overall time was 2:10:22. Improvement in her overall rank was evident. Joy moved from 3279th place after mile one, up to 3014th by the race's completion, navigating through a field of 4391 participants. Additionally, Joy finished 1408th among female runners and 312th in her division (F 30-34). Her performance highlights her resilience, steadily gaining momentum over the course of the run. Maintaining this positive trajectory will no doubt yield even more impressive results in future races.