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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Brian Kelley #11075 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Brian Kelley completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:28:14, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:44 minutes per mile. He showed notable consistency throughout the race, with split paces mostly under the 6:50 mark. A highlight was his final mile split of 6:23, demonstrating a strong finish. This performance placed him 19th in his age division M40-44, among 12408 total participants. Throughout the race, Brian's placement fluctuated, reaching as high as 68th overall by the 5-mile mark. While his pacing remained consistent, a strategic focus on pacing the middle sections could help maintain earlier gains. A key takeaway is the significant improvement in the final stretch, suggesting potential for tactical adjustments in earlier splits to enhance overall race results. Keep building on that strong finish, and explore techniques to sustain the early and middle race progress!