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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Will Johnston #1555 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Splits Will Johnston completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest half marathon with an overall time of 2:13:48, finishing with an average pace of 10:12 min/mile. Johnston consistently maintained a pace just over 10 minutes per mile with a slight acceleration during miles three (7:34 min/mile) and thirteen (8:38 min/mile), demonstrating a strong ability to push through for a competitive finish. His dynamic third segment positioned him significantly higher, with an impressive 215th in gender placement at that moment. Though fluctuating slightly, Johnston's pacing strategy allowed him to finish 2454th overall out of 4421 participants. He placed 1624th in the male gender category and 336th in the M30-34 division. Maintaining a stable pace throughout the race was beneficial, and strategic practice on maintaining quicker mile splits, especially towards mid-race, could enhance performance further. Keep up the great work with Team Epson 2026, and continue leveraging those impressive surges in speed.