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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Kelsey Nash #1480 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish with a Strong Closing Splits Kelsey Nash completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a time of 1:37:08, and an impressive average pace of 7:24 min/mile. She demonstrated consistency throughout the race, maintaining her position well with slight variances in pace. Kelsey started strongly with a first mile split of 7:07 min/mile, placing 157th overall, and depended on her strategy to maintain a top 10 position in her F30-34 division throughout. Kelsey's performance particularly shone in the latter part of the race. Her impressive splits in the final miles, with mile 12 clocking at 6:52 min/mile and mile 13 at 6:53 min/mile, showcased her strength and ability to finish powerfully. Placing 10th in her division and 36th among females, Kelseys effort in the Shamrock Run demonstrated her ability to handle the demands of a half marathon effectively. Consider working on maintaining those fast split recovery speeds to gain an edge in future races.