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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Sydney Wu #43060 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Pace Improvements Sydney Wu successfully completed the 5K Run at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest, presented by Toyota, in 53:41, achieving an average pace of 17:19 min/mile. Her performance for the Rigler Runners was notable, particularly with the progressive pace adjustments made over each mile. Starting with a 16:06 pace, she demonstrated consistent improvement, recording a split of 16:38 in the final segment. These improvements highlight Sydney's ability to optimize her pace effectively as she adapted over the course. Overall, Sydney's positioning was 5426th out of 6521 total participants, with a placement of 249th in her age group category of F45-49. Her initial mile strategy was solid, but there was a slight increase in split pace during the second mile to 19:27. She made a commendable adjustment by picking up the pace in the third mile. Focusing on maintaining the momentum gained in this final segment could elevate her performance in future events.