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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Coen Keating #44500 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Coen Keating, age 11, participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. Coen maintained a consistent effort throughout the race, starting with a first-mile split of 9:07, placing 632nd overall and in his division for male participants under 15. His second mile saw a slight deceleration to a 9:16 pace. Despite this, he improved his pace in the last mile to 8:29, indicating a strong finish with an overall pace of 8:53 min/mile. He completed the race in 27:33. Constructive feedback centers on Coen's pacing strategy, as a more consistent pace could preserve energy for an even stronger end. Notably, Coens energetic final mile highlights his ability to push through fatigue. His final position in a crowded field of 6,521 shows commendable determination and focus. Continuing to practice this pacing strategy could positively impact his future performances.