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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Sam Kuhn #1354 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Sam Kuhn completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:56:15, averaging an 8:52 min/mile pace. His pacing started strong with consistent sub-9:00 min/mile speeds for the first five miles, including an 8:29 min/mile for his first mile. His split times ranged from 8:20 to 9:11 min/mile, showing a commendable ability to maintain a steady pace throughout the race. He exhibited a noticeable pace variability mid-race but finished strongly with progressively faster splits in the final miles: 8:24, 8:20, 8:23, and an impressive 8:08 in the final mile. This surge improved his overall standing, particularly in Division M50-54, finishing as 43rd. His overall standing was 1316 out of 4421 participants. Consider evaluating mid-race pacing strategies to optimize performance further, particularly around miles 7 and 8, where there was a notable slowdown. This adjustment might help trim valuable seconds off future race times.