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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Robert Gowdy #1264 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Maintained Consistency with a Strong Finish Robert Gowdy, running for On Run Club, showcased an impressive blend of consistency and strong pacing during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Throughout the 13.1-mile course, Robert maintained an overall pace of 10:14 min/mile, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:14:12. Notably, he improved his positioning from 1578th overall at the 1-mile mark to finish 2479th among 4421 participants. In his division (M55-59), Robert placed 67th and improved on several miles compared to his initial performance, demonstrating resilience in the later stages of the race. Analyzing the splits, Robert started with a solid 9:50 min/mile pace for the first mile. As the race progressed, his splits varied slightly, with a notable finish; his pace in the final mile (9:38 min/mile) was commendably quicker than his average pace. This strategic finish indicates that with refined pacing early on, Robert could optimize his performance in future events.