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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Natalie Demarest #5458 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Natalie Demarest maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, demonstrating impressive stability. Her overall elapsed time was 1:53:55 with an average pace of 8:41 min/mile, covering a total distance of 13.1 miles. Notably, from mile 2 to 5, Natalie maintained a solid pace around 8:31 min/mile, showing her ability to sustain speed. Mile 12 saw her fastest split at 8:20 min/mile, illustrating her strong finishing capability. While her overall placing was 1158 out of 4421 participants, she performed well in her age division (F30-34), finishing in the 67th position. She saw fluctuations in her placement, peaking in gender placement at mile 6 with 221st place. If examining areas for growth, greater control in pacing could help maintain speed during slower splits, like mile 8, which clocked in at 9:49 min/mile. Overall, Natalie's performance with PDX Pals reflects a commendable effort.