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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jacob Goertz #4228 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Jacob Goertz maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, finishing with a commendable time of 1:17:09 and an overall pace of 5:53 minutes per mile. He demonstrated impressive consistency, achieving most splits within a few seconds of each other. Notably, his final two miles displayed significant speed, clocking in at 5:27 and 5:28 min/mile. Jacob's strong finish placed him 5th in his division (M35-39) among a large field of 4,421 participants. Despite fluctuations in his pace, Jacob showcased resilience and finished in the top 5 of his age group. His ability to push harder toward the end, notably at mile 12, is commendable. Focusing on maintaining that final mile intensity across earlier stages could yield further gains in future races. Overall, a well-paced race with clear signs of potential to tap into for coming events.