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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: The Simons #242 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance and Strategic Pacing The Simons excelled in the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half with strategic pacing and consistency. Averaging an overall pace of 8:16 min/mile for the 13.1-mile relay, the team completed the race in 1:48:19, achieving a commendable 12th place in their gender category out of 309 participants. Highlights included their impressive splits in the middle of the race, notably miles 4 and 5 clocking in at 6:55 min/mile, significantly bolstering their position. They started strong with steady improvements, maintaining 6th place from miles 4 through 8. While their pace ranged from 7:18 to 9:15 min/mile, they demonstrated endurance. Future strategies could focus on maintaining the strong pace achieved midway, potentially aiming for further improvement in later stages as fatigue sets in. Keep up the great momentum, and well done!