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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nikhil Narasimhan #1887 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish in Final Stages Nikhil Narasimhan ran the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with an official time of 1:51:53, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting off with an 8:34 minute mile, he progressively improved his pacing with his third mile clocking an impressive 8:08 min/mile. Despite a slight slowdown between miles six and seven, averaging around 9:11 min/mile, Nikhil regained momentum, finishing the last two miles strong with splits of 7:56 and 7:54 min/mile. He placed 91st in the M20-24 division, showing determination in a field of 4,421 participants. His pacing consistency is commendable, especially the strategic recovery in the latter part of the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pacing after mile six could be advantageous. Overall, Nikhil's performance showcased resilience and potential for further progress. Keep building on this solid foundation, and aim to maintain and perhaps improve the pacing consistency throughout the entire race.