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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Luis valenzuela #4030 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Late-Race Surge Luis Valenzuela from Portland, OR, ran a commendable race at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. Representing Kittens Run Club, he completed the half marathon in 2:07:59, maintaining an overall pace of 9:46 min/mile. His performance ranked him 2102nd out of 4421 participants and 1459th among males, with a placement of 308th in the M25-29 division. Key highlights in Luis's splits include an initial burst at mile 2 with a pace of 9:17 min/mile and a strategic surge towards the end. Notably, mile 9 saw an acceleration to 9:01 min/mile, followed by his fastest split at 8:44 min/mile during mile 10. Sustaining such paces indicates potential for improved pacing strategy across the entire distance. Working on consistency in later miles could enhance overall performance in future races. Maintain this positive progression and build on that strong finish.