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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Eric Bergan #1700 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Eric Bergan showcased a consistent pace throughout the "2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota" Half Marathon, with an overall time of 1:44:03, translating to a steady 7:56 min/mile pace. His strategy displayed steady progression after the initial slower mile at 8:22 min/mile. Remarkable improvement was seen especially in the final miles where he accelerated to a 7:15 min/mile for the last mile, effectively pushing his rank up to 545th overall among 4421 participants. Notable was his mid-race slowing during mile eight with a split pace of 9:00 min/mile, subsequently recovering admirable speed afterwards. Analyzing individual splits, Eric's pacing was efficiently managed with adjustments between 7:30 and 8:31 min/mile through varied stages. The strongest consecutive gains were evident from mile nine onward, indicating well-managed energy reserves. Consider maintaining the momentum developed during miles 9 through 13 as a future focal point, as it resulted in better placement, observed in his rise to 446th in gender and 49th in his division.