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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nicki Halin #3944 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Effort with a Swift Finish Nicki Halin of Dallas, OR maintained a steady performance with notable improvement towards the end during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Starting at a pace of 11:15 min/mile, she gained momentum mid-race, peaking substantially over the last mile with a split of 10:02 min/mile. A consistent start reflected in her early positions, ranging from 2312 overall to 1910 by the second mile, exhibiting positive progress. Her pacing strategy kept her close to 12:00 min/mile for a majority of the race. Notably, the ninth mile saw a slight drop with a 15:06 min/mile split, impacting overall standings to 3380. However, a remarkable recovery across the final miles improved her final overall placement to 3295. Finishing with an overall time of 2:35:17, she played to her strengths within her division, closing in at 103rd in F45-49. For future races, sustaining mid-race pacing might offer further improvement.