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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Rikley Buckingham #1348 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Pace Variation in Half Marathon Rikley Buckingham, representing Poole Running Lab, demonstrated a notable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. He completed the half marathon in 1:37:08, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:24 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Initial splits saw a steady increase in speed, with a significant jump from a 9:49 min/mile pace during the second mile to an impressive 4:00 min/mile in the third mile indicating strong mid-race acceleration. His performance solidified his place at 288th overall out of 4,421 participants, 249th in his gender category, and 73rd in his division (M30-34). Consistent pacing is evident from miles 5 through 13, hovering around an impressive 7:25 min/mile despite the early race adjustment period. Future efforts could focus on managing transitions better to maintain positive momentum and possibly enhance final placement. Overall, a commendable effort and pacing strategy in an endurance event.