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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Vanessa Hernandez #46575 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Gradual Pace Adjustment Vanessa Hernandez completed the 5K Run at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest in 54:34, demonstrating a steady pace throughout the race. She maintained an average pace of 17:36 min/mile. Consistency was reflected as her pace slightly shifted from 16:42 in the first mile to 18:13 in the third mile, showing a determined approach to finishing strong. Among 6521 participants, Vanessa secured notable positions within her division and gender categories. For her division (F25-29), Vanessa placed 606th, while ranking 3070th in the female category. Initially, Vanessa's placement was 4173rd overall, improving through strategic pacing to 3918th after the second mile. Suggestions for improvement focus on maintaining her early strong pace in the later stages. Engaging in interval training may assist in achieving more stable mile split times. Emphasizing consistent pacing and applying strategic practices in future races can enhance performance.