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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jianzhong Zhao #3211 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Opportunities in Later Miles Jianzhong Zhao delivered a strong start at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, maintaining a promising pace in the initial miles. The race began with a solid 8:42 min/mile pace, adjusting to an impressive 8:16 min/mile by the second mile. Early positioning saw Jianzhong holding 13th place in the M55-59 division, showing strength in the first third of the race. Splits indicated a gradual pace adjustment in the latter stages. After reaching the halfway point in 42:13, there was a noticeable pace reduction, with the eighth split marking the largest increase to a 10:25 min/mile pace. This transition correlated with a division placement change to 41st by the final mile. Continuing to work on pacing strategies in the latter sections may help sustain initial momentum to improve divisional standing in future events. Overall completion time was commendably under two hours at 1:59:40.