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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Giovanna Williams #2904 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Gains with a Rapid Finish Giovanna Williams, representing Multnomah Athletic Club, showcased a solid and consistent performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Over the 13.1-mile course, she demonstrated control and strategy with an overall time of 1:54:09, maintaining an average pace of 8:42 min/mile. Notably, Giovanna held impressive placements of 1174th overall, 280th in gender, and 58th in her division, among 4421 participants. The splits show a strategic race execution, with Giovanna starting conservatively at a 9:20 min/mile pace, before accelerating to sub-8:30 paces between miles 2 and 5. She faced some slowing mid-race but effectively regained speed with her fastest mile at 7:54 in the final stages. This strong finish indicates excellent energy management and competitive spirit, valuable traits in future races. Continued focus on minimizing mid-race lag would likely improve her pacing consistency and overall time refinement.