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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Javier Urzua #4128 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing, Strategic Gains Javier Urzua completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a steady approach, finishing in a time of 2:10:58 and maintaining an average pace of 9:59 min/mile. Notably, Javier improved his pace in several sections, particularly between miles 2 and 10, where maintaining or improving his pace helped him gain significant spots in the overall and division placements. Javier's adjustments in pacing were strategic. Despite some splits being slower, such as mile 8 at 11:06 min/mile, he quickly recovered by shaving almost 1:30 off his next mile. He started strong with a 9:47 min/mile and ended with a refined performance, hitting 9:40 for the final split. Consider focusing on consistent pacing in the later miles and avoiding splits in the double digits to sustain and build momentum. Joining races like this is an excellent platform to refine tactics and endurance further.