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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Brian Gaffney #30318 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Strong Middle-Race Surge and Consistent Pacing Brian Gaffney delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 8K. Over the course of 4.97 miles, he maintained an impressive average overall pace of 7:36 min/mile. Notably, Brian accelerated as the race progressed. After completing his first mile in 7:58, he improved his pace to 7:39 in the second mile and 7:37 in the third. This surge was highlighted during the third mile, where he advanced to 8th place in his division. While Brian finished 18th in the M45-49 division, he demonstrated a consistent split pace improvement throughout the race, showing strength in the middle segments, particularly closing the fourth mile with a 7:30 split pace. This reflects good pacing control and stamina. For future races, he might focus on maintaining or slightly increasing this end-stage momentum. Overall, his split data reveals a solid and consistent approach suitable for tactical improvement plans.