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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Megan Heisey #4189 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Climb with Strong Finish Megan Heisey demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Notably, her pacing strategy allowed her to finish with an impressive last mile split of 7:52 min/mile, which was her fastest segment. Her overall elapsed pace was 9:43 min/mile, illustrating a positive trend as the race progressed. Megan's placement also improved significantly by mile 2, where she advanced from 2028th to 1636th overall, finishing 2062nd among 4421 finishers. In her age division (F30-34), Megan progressed steadily from 155th place initially to finish 134th. Her quick adaptations after the slower fourth mile helped regain momentum, placing her 613th in her gender category by the end. A strategic push in her final miles allowed her to improve her overall position and finish near the front half of her division. Megan is part of the "Every Wednesday!" team, further demonstrating her dedication to running improvement and teamwork.