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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Eric Balentine #40096 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Solid Performance Eric Balentine maintained a consistent effort during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, showing impressive pacing control. Starting with a 10:04 min/mile pace in the first mile, he improved his pace to 9:43 min/mile in the second mile. This trend continued with an even faster third mile at 9:32 min/mile. Eric's overall pace for the event was 9:43 min/mile. In terms of positioning, Eric began strong, holding steady in 1160th place overall through the first two miles. Even though he eventually finished at 1413th place, this suggests that actively maintaining a steady pace might require slight adjustments for the latter part of the race to maintain initial standings. As part of Baker Tilly, his dedication contributed positively to the team effort. Working on finish strength and managing pacing efficiency throughout the course could further leverage Eric's performance potential.