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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jose Lopez #12179 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Overall Placement In the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair event, Jose Lopez maintained a steady performance, completing the race in 1:49:05 with an average pace of 8:19 min/mile. Starting strong with a 7:12 min/mile pace for the first split, Jose consistently held his position, finishing 3rd overall among 26 participants. His pacing showed slight variations, with the slowest split at 9:09 min/mile during the penultimate mile, but he managed to finish the final mile with a more vigorous effort. Throughout the race, Jose maintained a consistent placement, frequently holding 3rd overall and within his gender category, before finishing in 2nd place. His splits show a slight increase in pace towards the second half, suggesting the potential to push for even distribution of effort in future races. The ability to sustain a top-tier placement while adjusting to pacing variations speaks to his efficiency and competitive spirit.