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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Zach Steele #5376 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Secures Top Finish Zach Steele demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, finishing the half marathon with an official time of 1:10:27. Maintaining a consistent average pace of 5:22 min/mile, Zach achieved a strong finish, placing 3rd overall out of 4,421 participants. Key splits included a notably fast final mile at 4:58 min/mile, which contributed significantly to his top-three placement. His performance stood out, especially within the M30-34 division where he consistently led the pack. Throughout the race, Zach's pacing strategy was evident as he began with early miles around 5:25 min/mile and maintained near that average pace. Areas of potential refinement include maintaining peak speed through middle segments, particularly miles 6 and 7 where split times dropped to 5:45 and 5:41 min/mile. Finishing strong is a clear skill; continuing to pace effectively through all segments will further enhance his racing prowess.