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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jordan Council-Mathews #21243 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Jordan Council-Mathews maintained a commendable effort during the 2026 Surf City Marathon with consistent pacing. Her overall strategy was evident as she worked through a slight negative split with a strong start, achieving her best mile at 8:02 during mile 6. Jordan improved her position significantly through the race, moving from 402nd to finish in 264th overall. Her split at mile 5 was particularly strong, pacing at 7:51 min/mile, showcasing her capability to sustain speed mid-race. Jordan's average pace was 8:09 min/mile, which remained consistent despite some variability in the latter stage between miles 23 and 25. Finishing with an elapsed time of 3:33:49, she ranked 42nd among women and 14th in her division. Considering her placement and pacing strategy, reviewing those late-race miles with longer times might be beneficial for future improvement. Maintaining focus on consistent split times can further stabilize her overall performance. Keep up the dedication!