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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Emily Simpson #43935 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Powers Impressive Finish Emily Simpson completed the 5K at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota with an overall time of 34:22, averaging an 11:05 min/mile pace. Impressively, Emily navigated through a field of 6,521 participants, finishing 108th in her F40-44 division. Notably, she exhibited a significant performance boost between the first and second miles. She maintained a consistent and strategic pace, showcasing improvements from a 16:35 min/mile to a 6:50 min/mile, resulting in an enhanced overall placement. Despite beginning with a slower first mile, Emily quickly adjusted and finished strong, showing remarkable perseverance. With her performance, Emily moved from 2319th in gender to 1024th, achieving one of the top spots in her divisional rankings with an impressive leap. Continuing to focus on maintaining the middle-mile speed throughout the race could further enhance her position in future events. Great effort and a commendable finish from Emily and her team, Run Team, Assemble!