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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Rick Ralston #2847 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Rick Ralston, aged 66 from Hillsboro, OR, delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, showcasing consistency and strength throughout the race. His overall time of 1:47:27 translated to an impressive pace of 8:12 min/mile, securing him the 2nd place in the M65-69 division. Starting at an 8:24 min/mile pace, Rick managed to maintain a solid average, with a notable surge in his final miles where he clocked a 7:29 min/mile split at mile 12. Rick's strategy included an evenly paced start, with slight variations in splits that indicate a consistent approach with only minor deviations. It's noteworthy that during mile 8, his pace dipped to 9:15 min/mile, but he quickly improved, recording his fastest time in the final few miles. Emphasizing on maintaining a steady pace throughout and finishing strong allowed Rick to achieve excellent results alongside his team, the Doernbecher Dinos.