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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Angel Magdalani #22117 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with Potential for Fine-Tuning Angel Magdalani began the 2026 Surf City Marathon with strong pacing, maintaining a consistent pace under 7:46 min/mile for the first half of the race. She achieved a notable gain after the third mile, jumping from 218th to 163rd overall, while also improving her gender and division positions. Her best split was at the fifth mile with a 7:33 min/mile pace, demonstrating potential for increased speed. In the latter half, Angel's pace slightly decreased, leading to a final average of 8:22 min/mile over the marathon's 26.2 miles. Her overall performance placed her 329th among 2517 participants, 57th among females, and 17th in her division. Focusing on sustaining early pace consistency through the latter stages could enhance future outcomes, allowing for more competitive placements. Maintaining this steady start while experimenting with negative splits might offer a promising strategy for upcoming races.