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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Andrew Gardner #40729 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle-Mile Surge Elevates Performance Andrew Gardner, from Portland, OR, demonstrated a notable progression during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. He concluded the 3.1-mile event with a time of 29:43 and an average pace of 9:35 min/mile. Of the 6521 total participants, Andrew finished 1297th overall, placing 892nd among male competitors and 61st in his M45-49 age group. The performance was characterized by a strong middle mile. After starting with a calculated split of 14:17 min/mile for the first mile, Andrew sharply improved his pace to 5:45 min/mile in the second mile, catapulting him from 3478th to 976th place overall. Maintaining a steady pace of 8:45 in the final mile, he finished strongly. This pacing strategy demonstrates effective energy management, particularly in the crucial second mile, illustrating a capacity for competitive execution within his age division. Future races could benefit from investigating pacing strategies for a steadier performance throughout.