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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Samantha Pelayo #1040 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance and Strong Finish at Shamrock Run Fest Samantha Pelayo demonstrated commendable consistency in her race performance, particularly in the opening miles. Her fastest mile was mile 4, completed in 10:19, with an impressive pace of 10:19 min/mile. She presented a strong start, ranking 4th in her division for this mile, which set a solid foundation for the rest of the half marathon. In terms of pacing strategy, Samantha generally maintained a pace under 12 minutes per mile until the last few miles. The adjustment in pace in the latter half of the race offers room for further strategizing in future races. Notably, her finish was strong, ending the race with an elapsed time of 2:36:00 and placing 169th in her division among 4421 participants. Overall, Samantha's performance offered valuable insights into her capability to maintain a steady pace with room to optimize pacing consistency over longer distances.