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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Amy Soukup #30488 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pace and Strategic Position Gains Amy displayed a strong and consistent effort throughout the 8K race at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. Showing steady improvement, she reduced her pace over the first few splits, starting with a 9:33 min/mile in the first mile and improving to 9:14 min/mile by the second mile. Her ability to maintain roughly a 9:14 min/mile pace from the second mile onward indicates efficient energy management. In terms of race positioning, Amy significantly improved her standing among peers. Starting in 405th position in her gender category, she progressed to 157th by the third mile. Notably, she achieved a stronger pace during the fourth mile, clocking in at 8:45 min/mile, which suggests a well-executed strategy in timing her energy reserves. Her final cumulative time was 45:45, with an average pace of 9:12 min/mile. For future races, optimizing the initial pace could yield an even stronger finish.