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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Steven Klug #9434 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency and Strategy Deliver Strong Finish Steven Klug delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Over the 13.1-mile race, Steven maintained an impressive average pace of 5:36 minutes per mile, securing the 2nd place finish in the M35-39 division among a total of 12,408 participants. The final time logged was 1:13:22, demonstrating consistent splits that reflect strategic pacing in the demanding field. Steven's splits remained relatively stable throughout the course, hitting key times like 5:29 in mile two and maintaining around 5:35 min/mile in the latter half. Notably, his strong finish in the last mile with a time of 5:35 shows a well-managed effort, highlighting the strategic push towards the end. For future races, considering slight adjustments in the mid-race pacing might help maintain a minimal time increase over consecutive miles. Overall, a commendable race with tactical execution and an excellent division placement.