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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Tyler Mathalon #7657 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Divisional Finish Tyler Mathalon maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, averaging a solid 6:34 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, he secured the 7th position in his division (M15-19) out of a competitive field, showing strong performance relative to his peers. His fastest split was the first mile at 6:02 min/mile, a commendable start to the race. His average pace was robust, with minor fluctuations, mostly remaining under 6:40 min/mile. Tyler's results showed a small decrease in speed in the second half, indicating potential areas to sustain speed longer. In the final miles, his split times slightly increased, peaking at 7:02 min/mile around mile 11. Despite this, he finished with an overall time of 1:26:09, placing 121st out of 12,408 participants. Encouragingly, with focused training on pacing consistency, Tyler has the potential to enhance his strong performances further. Keep up the excellent work!