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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Taylor Steele #3522 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Taylor Steele of Beaverton, OR, participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, showcasing impressive pacing consistency and notable improvements throughout the race. Starting with a pace of 8:07 min/mile for the first mile, Taylor steadily increased speed, eventually maintaining sub-7:00 min/mile paces from mile 9 onward, finishing with a final pace of 6:44 min/mile. Across the 13.1-mile course, Taylor's efforts resulted in a total time of 1:34:33, with an average pace of 7:13 min/mile. Notably, progression through placings improved overall during the latter half, moving from 434th position overall at mile 4 to finishing 211th among 4,421 participants. Maintaining an upward momentum in standings demonstrates a strong finish, highlighting opportunities to start with a slightly quicker pace. Overall, the performance shows excellent endurance and race management.