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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Praveen Chalise #4940 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance with a Steady Finish Praveen Chalise completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon in 1:59:06, achieving an overall pace of 9:05 min/mile. He placed 1533rd out of 4421 participants overall, and 36th in the M55-59 age division. Praveen's pacing was consistent, with notable acceleration in the final miles. His strongest mile was mile 12, clocking an 8:11 min/mile split, while he began with a 9:02 min/mile pace for the first mile. Praveen maintained a solid position throughout the race, making significant improvements between miles 3 to 5 and 8 to 10. Specifically, a determined effort in the third mile elevated his rank from 1010 to 241 overall. Continued focus on conserving energy for the latter stages can further enhance performance. Training that includes intervals could support a more uniform pace and minimize slower mile times, such as the 10:12 min/mile at mile 6. Overall, an admirable completion with impressive efforts during the race.