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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Gillian Chirillo #3912 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed and Strong Finish Mark Performance Gillian Chirillo maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, representing the Portland Frontrunners. Her final time of 1:49:50 places her with an overall pace of 8:23 min/mile, aligning the performance well within her division 35th in the F25-29 category and 185th among all female participants. Notably, her position improved throughout the race, moving from 80th in her division at mile 1 to 35th by the finish. Gillian demonstrated impressive pacing strategy with noticeable acceleration. Starting with a 9:21 min/mile pace at mile 1, she progressively increased her speed, achieving her fastest split at mile 13 with a time of 7:16. Her effort resulted in climbing up the ranks, closing strong in the overall standings. Emphasizing pacing over the latter miles was key to her improvement; maintaining this focus in future races is likely to yield continued positive outcomes.