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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Grace Alexander #40421 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Pacing Boosts Rankings Grace Alexander demonstrated consistent pacing throughout her race at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. Her splits were close-knit, with an initial mile at 10:24, followed by two consistent miles of 10:46. This steady pacing contributed to an overall time of 32:49 for the 5K, maintaining an average pace of 10:35 min/mile. Strong split consistency is commendable, especially for longer distances where pacing often falters. Grace's ability to maintain pace allowed her to advance in rankings, moving from 1321st to 1256th overall position between the first and second mile. Impressively, her position in the F30-34 division climbed from 100th to 89th before settling at 152nd. Maintaining focus on consistent pacing and perhaps incorporating longer runs in training can further enhance endurance and overall race performance. Affiliated with the OHSU Doernbecher Heroes, she competed among 6521 participants, showcasing her dedication and team spirit.