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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Madeline Kondritz #8862 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Madeline Kondritz maintained a consistent performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, completing the course in 1:39:55 with an average pace of 7:37 min/mile. In her division (F25-29), she achieved an impressive 25th place, while finishing 92nd among females overall. Notably, Madeline demonstrated effective pacing, with each mile split staying close to her average pace, especially notable between miles 5 and 10 where she kept her pace under 7:35 min/mile. Throughout the race, Madeline managed to improve her position in all categories, particularly benefiting from a stronger pace in the middle segments, before experiencing a slight slowdown in the final miles. A slight deceleration appeared in miles 9 and 11, but her ability to recover and finish strong suggests potential strategies for pacing adjustments in future races. Overall, her consistent performance and strategic pacing were key to a strong race outcome among a large field of 12,408 participants.