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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Janeatte Bendezu #40425 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge Leads to Strong Finish Janeatte Bendezu delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, completing the 5K in 34:29 with an average pace of 11:07 min/mile. Her race strategy showed a notable improvement after the first mile. Initially, her pace was 16:59 min/mile, but she demonstrated remarkable resilience and ability to adapt by elevating her pace significantly at mile two with a time of 5:58 min/mile. This surge propelled her forward in the standings. Janeatte improved her overall placement from 4234 to 1800 and made considerable gains in her gender and division categories. Finishing 36th in the F50-54 division is commendable. To enhance her performance further, she might work on pacing consistency across all miles. Janeatte's affiliation with the OHSU Doernbecher Heroes team adds another layer of accomplishment. Overall, her race day execution exhibited both courage and adaptability.