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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Timothy Lam #1821 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finishing Kick Timothy Lam demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 5:34 min/mile. He completed the race in 1:13:08. Out of 12,408 participants, he secured 20th place overall and was 6th in the competitive M25-29 age division. His pacing strategy was impressive, with mile splits hovering around the target pace. Notably, he executed strong surges at Mile 6 with a 5:18 min/mile split, and Mile 13 with a 5:30 min/mile split, reflecting his endurance and strength towards the end. Timothy's overall performance remained steady, consistently placing between 18th to 25th in his age division and was a key factor in his overall ranking. His ability to maintain a consistent pace is commendable, but focusing on the middle miles could optimize performance further. Continued emphasis on endurance training with specific pacing drills may sharpen this aspect and enhance future race outcomes further. Great effort, Timothy!