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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Brian Taggart #1467 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Mid-Race Splits Brian Taggart completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a total time of 1:59:28 and an average pace of 9:07 min/mile. He represented the Rock Creek Run Club from Portland, OR. Out of 4421 total participants, he placed 1560th overall, 1141st among men, and 186th in his M35-39 division. His positioning fluctuated, with a notable improvement in the early splits; his third mile at a 6:48 min/mile pace significantly improved his overall standing. Analyzing mile splits, Brian began with a steady pace at 8:48 min/mile but faced some variability. Mile 2 saw a slowdown with a 10:28 min/mile pace but later showed remarkable pacing in Mile 10 at 8:03 min/mile. Consistently performing strong in the latter miles, particularly Mile 13 with an 8:15 min/mile pace, indicates stamina and strategic pacing towards the end. Consider maintaining this pace in the initial miles to enhance overall performance.