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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Erik Mendoza #22899 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Yields Top Performance Erik Mendoza achieved a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon Wheelchair event with a final time of 3:07:48. He maintained a consistent pace of 7:10 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Erik demonstrated strong pacing skills, particularly evident between miles 5 and 9, where he surged ahead and secured first place three times. Erik's split times highlight a disciplined approach with variability in individual mile splits ranging from a speedy 6:29 on mile 5 to 8:04 on mile 25. Maintaining a top-three position throughout the race reflects consistency. Erik's ability to recover from slower splits suggests potential for further refinement in pacing strategy, especially in later stages. Solidifying consistent pacing in later miles can be beneficial. Analyzing splits from miles 19 through 26, where times slightly slowed, could offer insights for future races.