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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Alyssa Block #11054 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Strong Division Finish Alyssa Block competed in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, with a standout performance finishing with an elapsed time of 1:21:44. She averaged an impressive pace of 6:14 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Remarkably, Alyssa consistently led her division, F25-29, until the ninth mile where she maintained a second-place finish, confirming her strong standing among her peers. Throughout the race, Alyssa demonstrated steady pacing. Notably, she maintained a consistent sub-6:00 min/mile pace from the start through the third mile, showcasing her capability to start strong. By the end of the race, her overall place slightly dipped to 73rd out of 12,408 participants, though she still finished 8th in gender and 2nd in her division. While her pace slightly slowed during the late miles, targeting the pacing from earlier can be a focal point for enhancing endurance in future races. An excellent effort in maintaining pace balance.