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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Michael Wells #1367 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Michael Wells showcased a steady performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. He maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the race, starting the event with a 7:33 min/mile for the first mile. Notable was his mid-race consistency where his pace hovered between 7:30 and 7:33 min/mile, indicating a strong pace management skill. Though there was a slight deceleration between miles 6 and 8, with times stretching up to 8:20 min/mile, he regained momentum in the closing segment. Michael concluded the race with a final time of 1:39:53, achieving an impressive average pace of 7:37 min/mile. A standout moment was his remarkable last mile where he accelerated to a 6:49 min/mile pace. He finished 383rd overall among 4421 participants and placed 61st in the M35-39 division. A recommendation would be to aim for maintaining pacing consistency in the middle miles to further enhance overall race performance.