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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Chelley Schwigen #30802 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Mid-Race Splits Chelley's performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest was marked by consistent pacing and an improvement mid-race. She started with a 9:58 min/mile pace in the first mile, and by mile two, she accelerated slightly to 9:49 min/mile. Notably, mile three saw a further improvement with a 9:46 min/mile pace, resulting in her best split time of 9:41. This was accompanied by her most significant placement gain, as she moved up considerably in her division and gender ranking during this segment. In the final mile, Chelley achieved her fastest split pace of 9:24 min/mile, maintaining an overall race pace of 9:36 min/mile. Her overall time of 47:43 for the 8K demonstrates her ability to maintain a consistent and steady pace throughout the race, even with a strong finishing mile. Chelley's pacing strategy was effective, and focusing on maintaining or slightly improving this consistent pace can serve her well in future races.