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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ashley Michalek #1164 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strategy with Room for Pace Refinement Ashley Michalek demonstrated consistency throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pacing strategy. Her initial mile set a strong tone with an 8:38 min/mile pace. Even with a slight decline in pace over the next few miles, Ashley managed to keep her mile times proximal to the 9-minute mark initially. By the halfway point, the splits indicated a gradual deterioration in pace, with the sixth and seventh miles extending past the 11-minute mark. Ashley completed the 13.1-mile race with an overall time of 2:11:15, averaging a pace of 10:01 min/mile. Her results placed her 104th in her age division (F35-39) and 729th in the female category. Notably, her final mile shows a synchronized pace of 10:01 min/mile, echoing her overall average. For future races, focusing on sustaining a more uniform pace throughout the latter half might yield even better results. Keep up the dedication, Ashley!