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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Savannah Blackford #5259 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Savannah Blackford delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a final time of 1:52:31 and an average pace of 8:35 min/mile. Noteworthy achievements include a second-place finish in the N25-29 division and 11th in their gender category. Starting at a pace of 9:19 min/mile, they improved significantly mid-race, with mile 9 marking a quick 7:49 min/mile, and finishing strong by maintaining sub-8 minute miles for three consecutive splits. There was a slight elevation in split times during mile 8 at 9:16 min/mile, suggesting some variability in pacing, but overall, the performance was steady across the race distance. This race showcased a strong capability to maintain and even improve pace in later stages, a sign of good endurance and race strategy. Focusing on maintaining consistency during early-mile paces could yield even better results in future races.