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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Brian Small #40710 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress with Mid-Race Speed Surge During the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, Brian Small displayed consistency punctuated by an exceptional mid-race performance. His initial mile clocked in at 21:22 with a pace that positioned him 78th in his division. Notably, Brian picked up his speed significantly in the second mile, reducing his split pace to 8:37, moving up the ranks to 50th in his age division. This impressive acceleration highlights a strong capacity to pick up momentum mid-race. However, his pace decreased again in the final mile, completing it in 16:04. Finishing with an overall time of 47:30, Brian's overall pace was 15:19 min/mile. Although he finished 79th in the M55-59 division, the notable improvement during the second mile indicates potential for enhanced training focus on sustaining pace in later stages. Continue to work on consistent pacing towards the end of the race to leverage your mid-race speed.