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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Sierra Atkins #13381 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Podium Finish Sierra Atkins maintained a steady and impressive pacing strategy in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Starting with strong initial splits, she clocked her first mile at 5:35 min/mile, placing her as the top runner in the female division. Throughout the race, Sierra held a consistent pace under six minutes per mile, resulting in a final elapsed pace of 5:47 min/mile. Though her position varied, from 1st to 3rd place in her division, her pacing remained remarkably consistent. Her final overall time was 1:15:57, securing 3rd place among female competitors and 37th overall out of 12,408 participants. Sierra's strategic pacing in the early and mid-sections of the race demonstrated her strong stamina. Continuous work on maintaining early race agility could further enhance performance in future events. Keep focusing on maintaining the strong starts!