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

Consistent Performance with a Strong Division Finish George's performance in the 2026 Surf City Marathon displayed remarkable consistency and pacing. His splits began with a swift 6:18 in the first mile and maintained a steady range between 6:23 and 6:34 min/mile through the first half of the race. The most notable fluctuation occurred in the final third, with splits reaching up to 6:59 min/mile, exhibiting a minimal slowdown toward the finish. Despite these variations, George completed the marathon in 2:51:50, with an average pace of 6:33 min/mile. George earned an impressive first-place finish in his division (M35-39) while ranking 13th overall out of 2,517 participants. The consistency he maintained from mile 4 through mile 14, with each split around 6:24 min/mile, was a key strength. Continuing to focus on sustaining this consistency towards the race's end could further enhance performance and overall pace. Impressive work maintaining division supremacy and a strong overall placement!