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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Berenice Mejia #1413 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish and Consistent Improvement Berenice Mejia showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest's Half Marathon. Starting with a significant adjustment after the first mile, she quickly transitioned from an initial pace of 31:35 min/mile to a consistent pace around 10 min/mile for most of the race. Mile 5 marked a notable improvement with a split time of 9:56, and this upward trend continued throughout the race. Ending strong, her last mile was completed at a swift 8:47 min/mile pace, demonstrating her ability to sustain and even increase speed over time. In terms of competitive stats, Berenice managed to place 794th among 4421 total participants and secured 112th in her division F35-39. Remarkable progress can be seen in her placement after the first mile, moving up significantly from an overall 2664th to maintaining around 2400th in subsequent miles. Consider focusing on the early phases of the race to improve initial pacing. Keep up the excellent work with the pacing and strong finishes.