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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Violet Gibson #1010 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Violet Gibson showcased a consistent performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. She maintained an impressive average pace of 10:17 min/mile over the course of 13.1 miles, concluding with a total time of 2:14:53. Her most noteworthy improvement occurred at the third mile, where she improved her pace from 12:12 to 7:29 min/mile, indicating a strong burst of energy that helped elevate her standings significantly. While her placements fluctuated, she finished 2507th overall, 840th among females, and 196th in her division (F25-29) out of 4421 participants. Violet's pacing remained steady, particularly with her eight-minute range in the final two miles, reinforcing her endurance and strong finish strategy. Going forward, focusing on slightly quicker early miles might offer opportunities to gain positions earlier in the race. However, she should be commended for maintaining a resilient and increasingly steady pace throughout the event.