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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Heartbeats and Hamstrings #97 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Heartbeats and Hamstrings achieved a commendable race at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay. Throughout the 13.1-mile course, they set an impressive final time of 1:44:38, maintaining an average pace of 7:59 minutes per mile. The team clocked the fastest splits toward the end, particularly excelling between mile 8 and mile 13, with dynamic speeds peaking at a 6:49 min/mile for the final mile. Their consistently strong pacing allowed them to improve their position in the latter half of the race, finishing 13th out of 309 participants and securing 8th place in their gender category. Their splits showed a controlled start, followed by a strong acceleration mid-race. Maintaining consistent efforts and exploring opportunities to optimize their split strategy could elevate future performances. Overall, their performance was noteworthy, with perseverance and tactical pacing leading to a successful outcome in a competitive field.