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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Tala Cardenas #40686 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Second Mile Tala Cardenas completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K with an overall time of 39:11 and an average pace of 12:38 min/mile. Notably, Tala's second mile was her fastest, clocking in at 7:22 min/mile, significantly improving her overall standing in the race. By this mile, she lept from 4413rd to 2548th place overall. Her impressive pace shift during this mile shows a strong ability to surge mid-race. Tala finished 138th in her division, F45-49, demonstrating a competitive edge in her age group. Starting with a 17:56 for the first mile, there is an opportunity for Tala to improve her race starts to build momentum earlier. Maintaining the momentum seen in mile two could lead to improved finishes in future races. Keep up the excellent teamwork with "Running Across the Uterverse," and continue leveraging your mid-race strategy for future events.