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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Owen Edgar #1188 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Progressive Performance with Notable Pace Improvement Owen Edgar demonstrated clear progression and adaptability in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Starting with an unusual slow first mile at a 28:43 min/mile pace, Owen significantly improved with splits of 15:16 min/mile and 10:47 min/mile for the next two miles, rapidly advancing in rank from 2660 overall to 1204 by the 3-mile mark. His pacing stabilized around 9 minutes per mile from mile 4 onwards, including a strong finish in mile 12 at 8:41 min/mile, leading to an overall time of 2:00:01. Consistency proved beneficial; from mile 4 to 13, Owen maintained an average pace ranging between 8:52 and 9:10 min/mile. His placement moved dynamically, often challenging his division peers, finishing 138th in the M20-24 division. Overall, Owen's disciplined mid-race and strong ending show potential. Focusing on pacing strategy might aid in improving initial performance and maintaining energy efficiency in future races.