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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Carter #1534 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Middle Splits and Strong Finish at Shamrock Run Fest Nicholas Carter completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest with a total time of 2:00:18 for the half marathon. His overall average pace was 9:11 per mile. He achieved a total of 88th place in the male division M45-49, from a field of 4421 participants. Notably, his third mile split was particularly strong, clocking in at 6:33 per mile, which was his fastest pace during the race. Despite a slower second mile at 10:50 pace, Nicholas found a rhythm around the mid-race section. Splits from the 4th to 6th miles varied slightly but remained consistent, ranging from 8:51 to 10:14 per mile. The split times show a strong finish, with the final miles improving significantly, including a 7:53 pace in mile ten, indicating a renewed energy towards the end. It might be beneficial to explore strategies for maintaining a more even pacing to improve overall time.