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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Brandon Rivera #3408 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Gradual Slowdown: A Tactical Race Assessment Brandon Rivera began the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest half marathon with a steady start, maintaining a pace under 7 minutes per mile for the initial three miles, with split paces of 7:03, 6:56, and 7:01. He showed strong placement at this stage, ranking 135th overall and 119th in the male category after the first mile. Notably, mile four marked his fastest split at 6:50, demonstrating a solid effort to maintain momentum early in the race. As the race progressed, Brandon's pace slightly slowed, with splits averaging around 7:30 min/mile after mile six. The ninth mile saw a brief acceleration with a time of 7:40, and he concluded the race with a total time of 1:38:43, averaging 7:32 per mile. Finishing 345th overall out of 4421 participants is a testament to rigorous pacing and resilience. Working on sustained speed during the latter stages could refine future performances. Keep leveraging that consistent early pace!