Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Engel #30486 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Nicholas maintained a strong performance throughout the 8K race at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, achieving an overall time of 45:12 with an average pace of 9:05 min/mile. Notably, Nicholas improved his position significantly after the first mile, moving from 1174th to 556th place overall by the third mile, showing impressive progress. Additionally, his placement in the M30-34 division improved from 158th to 139th by the second mile, demonstrating competitive positioning within his group. His split paces remained consistent, with each mile faster than the last, culminating in a solid final pace of 9:05 min/mile. Nicholas's largest position gain occurred between the second and third mile, where he advanced considerably in the overall and gender categories. Focus on maintaining this steady improvement in middle segments could be beneficial for future races. Keep up the hard work with the Poole Running Lab team!