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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Mathew Berkow #1308 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing and Strong Finish Mathew Berkow maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with an overall pace of 7:57 min/mile. He performed well in his division, securing the 14th spot in the M50-54 category. Notably, Mathew showed a strong start with an 8:07 min/mile pace in the first mile, and he quickly adjusted to faster splits in subsequent miles, such as 7:54 in the second and 7:52 in the third mile. His performance reflects impressive split consistency, with 11 of the 13 miles completed in under 8:01 pace. Mathew's split times in miles 12 and 13, at 7:31 and 7:21 respectively, indicate a strong finish, which helped solidify his place. With a final elapsed time of 1:44:10 and finishing 552nd out of 4421 participants, maintaining this level of consistency in the latter stages of the race showcases Mathew's ability to strategize effectively. Keep focusing on these strengths for future races.