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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Erik Rupert #41547 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Erik Rupert demonstrated impressive control throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, completing the race in 19:08 with an average pace of 6:10 min/mile. Notably, his strongest segment was between miles 1 and 2, where he clocked a 5:57 min/mile pace, which was a significant improvement over his initial mile pace of 6:34 min/mile. This shift in strategy saw him gain 42 places overall. Maintaining a consistent pace for the final mile, he concluded the race 35th overall out of 6,521 participants. In the Men's 30-34 division, Erik placed a commendable 6th. To enhance future performances, focusing on closing the gap between the first and second mile paces could provide a competitive edge. With his evident strength in maintaining speed, targeting those initial splits with a slightly faster start could yield notable improvements in overall placement.