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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Christina Rainey #40844 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistently Strong Effort with Notable Early Gains Christina Rainey displayed a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota. Her overall 5K time was 27:11 with an impressive average pace of 8:46 min/mile. Notably, she moved from 545th place overall after the first mile to 450th place by the second mile. This demonstrates efficient pace strategy, showing a faster 8:40 min/mile in the second segment, her fastest split. Her placement within her division F45-49 is commendable, securing 10th place. Initial gains in placing among her gender (137th to 104th) highlight the strong start. Although she experienced a pace decrease in the final mile, finishing with a split pace of 8:51 min/mile, maintaining an overall pace below 9 minutes per mile is commendable. Future attempts could focus on maintaining that mid-race momentum through evenly paced splits. Keep up the great effort with Team Watson!