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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Melissa Galindo #1169 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Strong Finish Melissa Galindo ran the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, showcasing solid pacing throughout the course. Her initial mile was clocked at a steady 7:37 min/mile, with a noteworthy improvement in mile two at a pace of 7:29 min/mile. Despite facing challenges in the middle miles, Melissa's performance remained competitive, particularly as she held a steady position in her division. She maintained commendable consistency by regaining momentum in the final stages, increasing her pace in the twelfth and thirteenth miles with splits of 7:57 and 7:59 min/mile respectively. Melissa completed the race with a total time of 1:48:11, hitting an overall average pace of 8:15 min/mile. Her overall performance placed her 39th in her division and 149th amongst female competitors out of 4421 total participants. Consistency in pacing is key; focus on maintaining speed during mid-race segments to further enhance overall performance.