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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Troy Alexander-El #40754 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Second Mile Boosts Overall Performance Troy Alexander-El demonstrated noteworthy pacing strategy at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. An initial mile time of 24:00 minutes set an early baseline pace. A strategic adjustment in the second mile resulted in a significant time improvement to 9:08 minutes, achieving a faster split pace than the overall race pace. This strategic pacing helped Troy climb in the standings to 3790th place overall and 274th in the F35-39 division, which is impressive. The overall finish time was 51:40, equating to an average pace of 16:40 minutes per mile. While the third mile saw a slight decrease in pace to 17:00 minutes, the strong showing in the second mile remains a highlight. Improving consistency across all splits could elevate future performance further. Competing against 6,521 participants, Troy finished solidly in the middle of the pack overall, proudly representing Team 5 Star from Portland, Oregon.