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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Vanessa Nowka #40446 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Steps with a Strong Finish Vanessa Nowka from Portland showed resilience and steady pacing throughout her 5K race at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota. Her performance began with an initial mile pace of 12:42 min/mile, placing her at 1457th among females. As the race progressed, Vanessa maintained consistent efforts, with her pace slightly adjusting to 14:24 min/mile in the second mile, demonstrating her ability to handle the course dynamics, finishing this split in 14:24. Closing out her race, her third mile pace was 14:18 min/mile. Vanessa finished the race in 42:44, with an overall pace of 13:47 min/mile. This placed her 267th in the F40-44 division, notable consistency in her performance. A constructive suggestion would be working on pacing and maintaining the speed of the first mile through the latter stages of the race. Continued practice with varied paces can enhance her endurance and help sustain her initial speed.