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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Tj Saunders #1098 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Tj Saunders demonstrated a strong mid-race performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. His early pace of 9:21 min/mile at mile one was a steady start, but it was at mile three where he notably accelerated to a split pace of 6:44 min/mile, improving his position significantly. This impressive mile brought him up to the 940th position overall, showcasing his potential to push ahead in key segments. Consistency became evident as he maintained a pace around the mid-9 min/mile for the majority of the race. However, there was a slight deceleration observed in miles 8 through 10, with paces over 10 min/mile. Suggestively, focusing on maintaining the strong pace seen in mile three throughout the race could lead to improved personal records. His final time was 2:09:59, placing him 1,513th in the men's category and 314th in his division, emphasizing both consistency and endurance despite the slower later splits.