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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jurgen West #1107 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance with Consistent Pace Gains Jurgen West from Portland, OR, completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest half marathon in 1:50:28, maintaining a commendable pace of 8:25 min/mile. As part of the 'Every Wednesday!' team, Jurgen achieved 32nd place in the M50-54 division. Notably, after an initial split pace of 9:39 min/mile, Jurgen accelerated significantly, clocking an impressive 6:42 min/mile pace in the third mile and consistently maintaining sub-9-minute miles thereafter. Jurgen's strategic pacing yielded significant gains, reflected in improved overall standings as the race progressed. He advanced from 1294th to 883rd place during the 10th mile. His swift final splits, including an 8:05 min/mile in the last mile, highlight his strong finish. For future races, consider maintaining the sharper pacing observed around the third mile to potentially improve overall standing and place within the division. Solid performance!