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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nathan Ludvigson #45134 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Progress and Strategic Pacing Nathan Ludvigson from Portland, OR, participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, showing a steady improvement in pacing with each mile. Starting the race with a 16:08 min/mile pace, he improved his pace to 13:46 min/mile by the second mile, further picking up to a 12:22 min/mile pace in the third mile. This increasing pace showcases his strategic approach to the race, where he finished with an overall time of 43:22, maintaining a steady average pace of 13:59 min/mile. Among the 6521 race participants, Nathan placed 69th within his M55-59 age division. Increasing his pace to move forward from 4038th to 3511th place overall between the first and the second mile indicates a strong middle section. Focusing on maintaining this upward trend throughout future races could translate to even more favorable results. Keep up the great work, and continue building on this pacing strategy.