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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Patricia Sanchez #32482 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Strong Performance Patricia Sanchez maintained a solid pace throughout the 2026 Surf City 5K, with a final race time of 23:28 and an average pace of 7:34 min/mile. Notably, her performance saw her climbing places consistently from the start to the end. Starting with an 8:00 min/mile in the first mile, she improved significantly, clocking her fastest pace at 7:21 min/mile in the second mile. She then maintained a pace of 7:35 min/mile for the third mile. Patricia's consistent effort placed her 8th in the F25-29 division out of numerous competitors. Her improvement in split ranks each mile, eventually placing 15th among females by the end, highlights Patricia's ability to strategically pace herself. An area to focus on could be starting the race with a bit more aggressiveness to set an initial faster pace, which might help gain a stronger overall placement. Keep experimenting with early race strategies in training.