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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Michelle Watson #30745 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Performance with Division Leadership Michelle Watson participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota, competing in the 8K event. With a final time of 33:53, she averaged a pace of 6:49 min/mile, showing remarkable consistency throughout. She held her pace well across the majority of the course, being particularly steady between Mile 3 and Mile 4, where her split pace was an impressive 6:41 min/mile. Michelle finished 1st in her division (F45-49), a noteworthy achievement. She positioned 56th among females and 211th overall, out of 5185 total participants. Her initial burst was strong at a 6:28 min/mile pace for the first mile. By analyzing the slight dip in pace in the second mile (7:20 min/mile), we can look into potential strategies to maintain consistent pacing throughout, minimizing fluctuations and preserving energy for a strong finish. Overall, excellent execution and division-leading results.