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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Andrew Shade #21886 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Solid Finish Andrew maintained a consistently strong pace throughout the Surf City Marathon, with an average pace of 7:39 min/mile, completing the 26.2 miles in 3:20:39. Notably, Andrew managed to improve or maintain his division place towards the latter part of the race, climbing from 33rd in the early miles to 13th by the final mile. His fastest mile occurred in the 2nd mile, clocking in at 7:33, demonstrating a strong start. Areas to focus on could include further endurance toward the latter stages, where split times stretched slightly, especially during mile 23 which saw an 8:05, your slowest segment. Attention to pacing adjustment strategies in these later miles could further enhance overall performance. Finishing 24th in the M30-34 division from a field of 2517 highlights a commendable performance that reflects solid race management and competitiveness. Keep up the training on back half endurance for even greater improvement.