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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Chuck Taylor #1698 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finishes Mark the Race Chuck Taylor demonstrated impressive strategic pacing at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, maintaining a consistent improvement throughout the race. Starting with a first mile at 9:11 per mile, he gradually increased his speed, achieving notable improvements, particularly in miles 3 and 5 where he clocked 6:06 and 8:04 minutes respectively for those splits. His overall elapsed time was 1:45:56 with an elapsed pace of 8:05 min/mile. Chuck's performance placed him 20th in his M50-54 division out of a total of 4421 participants. A significant gain was observed in his place after the first 3 miles, where he went from 1047th to 503rd overall. The stronger finishes in the latter miles showed Chucks capacity for endurance and maintaining a competitive pace. Focus on maintaining early split stability could enhance overall race outcomes. Nice work representing JHKRC 2026!