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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Christopher Salgado #1959 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Surges Christopher Salgado demonstrated a consistent race strategy throughout the half marathon, with an impressive start finishing mile one at a 7:04 pace and ranking 33rd in his division. Interestingly, he marked a significant pace improvement by mile three, clocking in at 6:28 and a brief climb to 7th place in his division, before settling into a steady rate hovering around the mid-6 minute mark for the remainder of the race. The calculated surges at miles nine and ten, including a standout 6:06 split at mile ten, illustrate a well-planned race energy distribution. In the final stretch, Christopher maintained a strong cadence, finishing with a total time of 1:28:24. He sustained an overall pace of 6:44 per mile, securing 103rd place overall in a competitive field of 4,421 participants. His consistent pacing suggests well-planned intervals, while brief variations in speed provide room to harness strategic sprints for an even stronger finish in future races. Great job representing the Raza Runners team!