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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ruben Lopez #40613 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Pacing with Strong Division Placement Ruben Lopez of Vancouver, WA, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. Covering a total of 3.1 miles with an impressive elapsed pace of 5:39 min/mile, Ruben finished with a time of 17:32. Notably, Ruben's second split was his strongest, clocking in at 5:47 and moving up to 6th in his gender category. Such mid-race improvement highlights effective pacing strategy and strengths in maintaining speed over distance. Finishing 2nd in the highly competitive Men's 40-44 Division is noteworthy, among 6521 participants. Maintaining a place within the top tier of his division and gender category speaks to Ruben's abilities and preparation. Potential refinement could focus on sustaining or improving early-race splits to maximize overall performance, as seen by a slight fall in his division rank by the third mile. Continual evaluation and emphasis on pacing consistency may yield even better outcomes in future races.