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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: George Stahle #21928 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Yields Top Division Finish George ran a strategic race, demonstrating impressive consistency throughout. Starting strong with an initial mile split of 6:18, he maintained a steady pace, only slightly fluctuating during the course. His early splits were between 6:23 and 6:31, showing a well-managed execution in the first half, peaking at a position of 9th overall by mile 3. He clearly targeted and achieved pace stability, maintaining an average overall pace of 6:33 min/mile by the race's conclusion. Despite some slowdown in the later miles, with splits reaching 6:54 and 6:59, George maintained strong placing, ultimately finishing 14th overall and 1st in his division for M35-39. The final time of 2:51:50 suggests a high capacity for endurance, but those slower miles point to an opportunityperhaps exploring interval training or progressive mileage buildup might help smooth out late-race deceleration. Overall, his top division finish highlights excellent strategic execution.