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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Nick Spector #22956 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strong Performance with Division Win Nick Spector delivered an exemplary marathon performance with an impressive finishing time of 2:34:47, maintaining a consistent average pace of 5:54 min/mile. His swift start at a 5:50 min/mile pace for the first mile set a strong tone. Notably, he secured the first place in the Male 30-34 division, highlighting his competitiveness. Nick achieved a significant stride improvement during the 17th mile, clocking in at 3:31 min/mile. Consistent pacing through most of the race reflected well on his overall 4th place finish among 2,517 participants. Though his pace slightly declined, with the longest split of 8:19 min/mile at mile 16, he effectively regained momentum with a 5:34 min/mile split in the final mile. Focusing on maintaining the speed attained in these faster segments could see future gains. Overall, Nick's performance was commendable, emphasizing his skill and determination.