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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Kelsey Castle #5152 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Splits in Half Marathon Kelsey Castle finished the Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon in 1:49:25, showcasing consistent pacing with an overall pace of 8:21 min/mile. Notably, she started strong with an 8:18 min/mile pace in the first mile, and her fastest split was at mile 3, clocking 6:39 min/mile. Kelsey's pace maintained admirable consistency, with significant recovery from the slower second mile back to a solid pace. Her placement fluctuated throughout the race; she ranked 568 overall initially, later moving to 848, which reflects a competitive field. Placing 169 in her gender category and 44 in the F30-34 division out of 4421 participants highlights her strong performance. Areas to consider for improvement could be focusing on maintaining her early race placement and smoothing out variances in pacing after the second mile. Overall, her strategy demonstrated skill, particularly with her ability to regain a strong pace following her slowdown.