Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Carmen Aranda-Garcia #40285 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Pacing and Placement Progress Carmen's performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota demonstrated effective pacing adjustments and competitive placement. Starting with a cautious pace of 20:22 min/mile, she significantly improved her speed, reducing the time to 7:45 min/mile in the second split. This impressive acceleration allowed her to move up from 4722nd to 3193rd overall, showing a strategic understanding of race dynamics. By the third mile, Carmen settled into a pace of 14:16 min/mile, completing the race with a final average pace of 14:03 min/mile. She finished 517th in the F25-29 division out of 534 in that category. Consider focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in future races to help balance energy expenditure over the course. Keep up the dedication and keep working on fine-tuning your race strategy.