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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Isabelle Marcantuono #1241 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Isabelle Marcantuono maintained a cohesive pace during the initial half, with consistent split times ranging from 8:22 to 8:32 minutes per mile. She held steady placements within her division, peaking at 32nd in the F25-29 category at the 5-mile mark. As the race continued, an expected pace deceleration occurred, evidenced by her segments from miles 5 to 11, leading to a satisfying rally in the final mile where she achieved her fastest split pace of 8:14 min/mile. Finishing with an elapsed time of 1:58:29, Isabelle averaged a pace of 9:02 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Her endurance led to constructive placements: 391st in gender and 86th in the F25-29 division from 4421 participants. Despite pace fluctuations, wrapping up the half marathon with her quickest split showcases potential for maintaining or exceeding this final surge pace in future events. Keep leveraging that closing strength for optimal race outcomes!