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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Kirk Anderson #2320 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Early Pace Kirk Anderson completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon in a solid time of 1:43:19. Notably, Kirk showcased excellent pacing in the initial stages of the race, completing the first mile at a brisk 7:01 min/mile. His early splits remained strong, maintaining a sub-7:10 pace through mile 5. Kirk's performance in the first half of the race highlights his ability to maintain a steady and competitive pace. As the race progressed, Kirk encountered a decrease in pace, particularly after mile 6, where his times began to drift into the mid and upper 8-minute range. This is an opportunity to focus on sustaining later race performance in future events. Despite the slowdown, Kirk finished with a respectable division placement of 87th out of a total of 4421 participants. This experience offers a valuable foundation to explore strategies for endurance and pacing control over longer distances.