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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Edward Talbot #21339 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace With A Strong Finish Edward Talbot demonstrated impressive consistency and stamina during the 2026 Surf City Marathon. He maintained an average pace of 6:39 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:54:33. Notably, he excelled within the Male 35-39 age division, securing a 3rd place finish among his peers. Edward's pacing strategy was evident, with several miles closely matching or exceeding his average pace, particularly the first half of the race where he achieved mile splits as fast as 6:24. As the race progressed, Edward showcased resilience, especially evident in his last mile where he attained the fastest split at 7:05 minutes, elevating his overall position to 12th. Overcoming fatigue, he maintained his position and finished 23rd out of 2,517 participants. For future endeavors, focusing on maintaining energy levels throughout the final miles could help sustain or improve these strong results further. Great job, Edward!