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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Keerthi Bathija #1327 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Highlights Performance Keerthi Bathija demonstrated fluctuating pacing throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. The opening mile began with a cautious 15:06 pace. However, a remarkable acceleration occurred between miles 2 and 3, where the pace dropped dramatically to 4:32 min/mile. This segment reflects a strong ability to surge, moving up to 2395 overall and maintaining this position temporarily in the race. As the race progressed from mile 4 to mile 10, Keerthi stabilized her pace around the 10:48 to 11:30 min/mile range, exhibiting consistent pacingfinishing with an 11:16 min/mile overall pace. Keerthi finished in 1130th place among female participants and 94th in her division, with a final time of 2:27:44. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial miles consistency could prevent earlier rankings from dropping in later stages. An impressive effort showcasing potential in strategic pacing.