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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Natasha Elhaj-Hedinger #2008 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Natasha Elhaj-Hedinger demonstrated consistency throughout her half marathon with a finishing time of 1:54:18, averaging an elapsed pace of 8:43 min/mile. Starting the race with a more measured pace of 12:25 min/mile, there was a notable pick-up in speed after the first mile. From miles 3 to 5, her pace averaged between 8:29 and 8:34 min/mile, indicating a solid pace management. Interestingly, her fastest mile came at the very end, clocking in at an impressive 8:12 min/mile for mile 13, highlighting her ability to finish strong. Placing 45th in her age division (F35-39), Natasha secured the 285th spot in the female category out of 4421 participants. Maintaining positions between 19th and 45th in her division throughout the race, she had a consistent performance. There might be an opportunity to refine earlier paces as the race progresses, but the strong concluding split suggests an effective energy reserve strategy. Keep focusing on sustaining steady improvements for even better results next time!