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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ellisa Newberg #45731 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Mid-Race Adjustment Ellisa Newberg participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K with Newberg Family and Friends. Her race strategy reflected consistency and perseverance. She started with a 10:30 min/mile pace, maintaining a solid form amidst 6521 participants. At the first mile, she placed 559th in the female category and 82nd in her age group, indicating a strong initial position. The second split saw a minor deceleration to an 11:15 min/mile pace. Despite this, she tactically regained speed in the final mile, clocking a split pace of 10:44 min/mile. Ellisa completed the race in 33:18, with a steady average pace of 10:44 min/mile. In the overall female rank, she was positioned at 967. Maintaining composure through variation in pacing is key, and the finishing segment demonstrates a commendable return to quicker pacing. It's productive to explore maintaining early race speed through to the last mile.