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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Helena Valdez #12416 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Helena Valdez ran the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with a finishing time of 1:34:39, maintaining an average pace of 7:13 minutes per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she secured the 5th place in her division, F20-24, which showcased her competitive edge. In the initial miles, Helena demonstrated a steady pace, starting with a 6:52 minute mile, indicating a focused beginning to her race. Across her splits, Helena's pace remained remarkably consistent, with minor deceleration between miles 8 and 11. For future events, experimenting with pacing strategies might help maintain an even pace in later segments. Helena gained a positional advantage in the middle of the race, climbing from 225th to 167th by mile 5, before settling into her strong divisional position. With total participants numbering 12,408, achieving a 46th position in gender rankings is commendable. Analyzing pacing adjustments could further enhance performance.