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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Matthew Kanamori #8863 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Reflects Strategic Running Matthew executed a consistent race with a final time of 1:15:56 and an overall pace of 5:47 min/mile. Participating in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, he showcased remarkable consistency across his splits. Notably, his second mile was his fastest at 5:32 min/mile, illustrating a strong start. Although there was slight fluctuation in splits, Matthew demonstrated perseverance with most miles hovering around the average pace. His best overall position was achieved at mile 5, placing 18th and 5th in his division. While he finished 36th overall and 34th among males, a review of pacing strategies in the latter stages could enhance future performances. His efforts placed him 11th in the male 25-29 division among 12,408 participants, showing solid competitiveness.