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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Fernanda Penaloza #46654 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Progression Fernanda Penaloza from Portland, OR, displayed a commendable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, maintaining consistent pacing throughout. Starting with a 10:37 min/mile in the first mile, she progressively paced herself slightly slower in the subsequent miles. Her split times were 10:52 and 11:03 min/mile for the second and third miles, respectively. Despite the slight deceleration, she managed to improve her position from 1444 overall at mile one to 1334 by mile two, indicating strategic progress mid-race. Ending with an overall time of 33:48 and an average pace of 10:54 min/mile, Fernanda secured 77th place in her age division (F45-49) among 6521 total participants. While she showed strong progress in the early splits, there might be opportunities for pacing adjustments to enhance endurance and maintain or improve mid-race momentum. Given her strong team affiliation with "Rigler Runners," utilizing team strategies could further bolster her performance.