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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Amy Rothermel #33950 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Progression Evidenced by Improving Splits Amy Rothermel, from San Marcos, CA, participated in the 2026 Surf City 5K, completing the race with an overall time of 25:43 at an impressive average pace of 8:17 min/mile. Starting with an initial mile pace of 8:51, Amy exhibited a strong progression by improving her pace to 7:53 by the second mile, finishing with an 8:11 pace for the final mile. These splits indicate a well-managed effort and suggest a strategic pace variation which effectively enhanced overall performance. Amy placed 8th in her F35-39 age division, reflecting a noteworthy competitive edge. Her performance places her 69th among all female participants in a field of 5023 runners. Maintaining a steady and strong final mile is commendable, particularly after a faster-paced second mile. Amy may benefit from sustaining the pace improvement seen in the second mile to establish an even stronger finish in future races.