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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Matthew Breeze #30453 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Improvement Across Splits Matthew Breeze completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 8K with an overall time of 56:11, averaging an 11:18 min/mile pace. Displaying a commendable trend of consistent improvement, Matthew's pacing became progressively more efficient with the third split being a standout at an 11:10 min/mile pace, down from the second split's 12:28 min/mile. Ending strong, the fourth mile matched his initial pace for the most part despite the earlier variability. Within the male division of ages 50-54, Matthew's placement fluctuated, peaking at 69th over the first mile, then settling to 86th by the finish. Considering a gradual start, Matthew managed to recover well by the third split, showing the capacity to adjust pace effectively. For future races, particularly focus could be placed on maintaining or building upon his strong mid-race pacing, especially early on, to enhance overall standings and personal race metrics.