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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Tedmen Elias #2392 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Tedmen Elias completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair with a finishing time of 1:52:00, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race of 8:33 min/mile. Notable performance metrics include a strong start in the first mile with an 8:32 split and impressive recovery in mile 8 with a 8:04 split, enabling a climb back to a solid 8th overall position during this portion. Ultimately, Tedmen secured an impressive 5th overall finish and 5th within his gender category. Consistent pacing was evident with numerous miles logged in the vicinity of 8:32 to 8:33 min/mile. The only slower segment was mile 13 at 8:59, but Tedmen regained form with a final time of 1:50:53 at mile 13, showcasing endurance and determination. Focus on slightly improving speed in specific segments could provide an edge for future races. Keep leveraging that strategic recovery for future strong finishes.