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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Natalie Whitman #5366 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Natalie Whitman's half marathon at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest demonstrated a solidly consistent pacing strategy. Her average pace was 10:43 min/mile. Notably, despite an early slow-down between miles 1 and 2 with a split pace of 19:16 min/mile, Natalie maintained steady pacing for the majority of the race. Split times varied, yet she managed to progressively improve her splits towards the end, finishing strong with a 9:52 min/mile pace for the final mile. Natalie finished with a total time of 2:20:36, covering the 13.1-mile distance with remarkable consistency. Her ability to regain her pace after mile 2 is commendable and suggests excellent resilience. Overall, she placed 2795th out of 4421 participants, showing significant competitiveness. As she moves forward, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in the early stages could enhance her performance even further. Keep up the great work, Natalie, and congrats on representing "Run Like the Winded"!