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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: chris kemp #22343 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Strategic Pacing Chris Kemp demonstrated impressive consistency in his pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Starting with a 6:59 min/mile pace for the first mile, Chris shifted into a faster pace, averaging approximately 6:48 min/mile through the first 5 miles. His ability to balance speed with endurance is evident. Notably, Chris maintained strong standings, consistently holding the 2nd or 3rd position across different segments of the race. Towards the later stages, Chris adjusted his strategy, transitioning to a slightly slower pace, averaging around 7:00 min/mile, which allowed him to finish strong with a total time of 3:07:48. Ending in 2nd place overall in a field of 2593 participants is commendable. Chris might find opportunities in maintaining pace in the latter miles, especially as he experienced a slight drop in pace around mile 20. Continued training on pacing endurance could yield even stronger results.