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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Troy Urbalejo #2221 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Strong Age Group Finish Troy Urbalejo delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, completing the Half Marathon in 1:35:45 with a consistent overall pace of 7:18 min/mile. Troy placed 246th out of 4,421 participants, indicating a strong showing in a competitive field. Notably, he finished 40th in his division (M35-39), demonstrating significant potential in his age group. Troy's pacing strategy displayed solid execution, maintaining a relatively steady pace throughout. His splits exhibit disciplined control: after an initial 8:09 mile, he picked up speed, averaging between a 6:44 min/mile and 8:22 min/mile for the subsequent miles. Mile 10 at 6:44 min/mile was particularly impressive, highlighting his ability to push in later stages of the race. Focus on maintaining early pace consistency may help, as a quicker start could enhance overall performance. Overall, Troy demonstrated excellent race management as part of Team Every Wednesday!