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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jesua Pena #1528 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Mid-Race Performance Jesua Pena completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 1:54:32, maintaining an overall pace of 8:44 min/mile. He showed strong early performance, especially noticeable with a split pace of 7:26 min/mile at mile 5, which contributed to moving up in the field. His split times ranged from 7:26 min/mile to 10:55 min/mile, demonstrating a solid early and mid-race pacing strategy. Notably, Jesua's pacing was consistent during the middle segments, with splits from miles 2 to 10 all below 9 minutes per mile. This consistency helped him maintain competitive positioning within his division, with his best rank at mile 6 when he placed 43rd in M20-24. Consider focusing on pacing strategies for the latter part of the race to maintain or improve upon this strong mid-race performance. Aligning effort levels more evenly across the course may result in faster overall times and improved rankings.