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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Yue Wu #1597 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Notable Split Performance Boost Yue Wu, running for the Tektronix Run Club, participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest half marathon. His overall time was 2:23:46 at an average pace of 10:58 min/mile. Notably, in the third mile, he achieved a split time of 7:57 min/mile, placing him 224th in his gender and 48th in his division. This was a significant improvement from earlier and later splits, indicating strong potential in specific segments of the race. While his performance varied throughout, maintaining a pacing strategy that capitalizes on his potential for fast splits could enhance his overall results. In particular, smoothing the pace fluctuations seen between miles, such as the stark contrast between mile 3 and miles 2 and 8, could be beneficial. Wu's dedication to the race illustrates potential for even better results with adjustments to pacing strategies in future events.