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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Taylor Rather #12469 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Taylor Rather ran the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with a final time of 1:42:34, maintaining a consistent average pace of 7:49 min/mile. Beginning at an 8:14 min/mile pace for the first mile, Taylor steadily increased speed, achieving a faster pace of 7:33 min/mile by mile 12. Her strategic pacing resulted in an impressive overall placement, finishing 734th among 12,408 participants. Notably, Taylor's performance improved her division standing, finishing 26th in the F30-34 category, showing strong competitiveness within her group. The second half of the race saw Taylor's splits consistently under 8:00 min/mile, with a notable fastest split of 7:26 min/mile at mile 7. This suggests effective race strategy and stamina. To enhance future results, maintaining such speeds in the earlier halves of the race could be beneficial. Taylor's consistent pacing and strong finish exemplify resilience and strategic thoughtful running.