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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Goldstein #22286 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Achieves Stellar Performance Nicholas Goldstein demonstrated impressive consistency and speed during the 2026 Surf City Marathon, clocking a finish time of 2:30:01. Known for his strategic pacing, Nicholas maintained a strong average pace of 5:43 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably quick splits included the 2nd mile at 5:18 min/mile and the 5th mile at 5:17 min/mile, establishing an excellent early momentum. The 10th mile mirrored this performance at a 5:17 min/mile pace, showing his ability to regain and maintain high speeds. Towards the latter part of the marathon, the pacing slightly decreased. Notable splits include mile 25 at 7:12 min/mile. Despite this slight decline, Nicholas secured the top position overall, which is commendable considering the field of 2517 participants. To ensure enhanced future performances, sustaining the initial strong pace throughout the latter miles might be an area to focus on during training sessions. Keep pursuing your goals with intelligent pacing strategies.