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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Zak Buschbach #32667 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Division Finish Zak Buschbach maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 8K, completing the race with an overall time of 47:12 and an average pace of 9:29 min/mile. Zak's performance was consistent across each mile, particularly during the second mile with a split pace of 9:44 min/mile, which was his fastest segment. This contributed positively to his overall standing. Zak displayed strong competitive spirit within his division, moving up significantly during the race. Starting at 177th in the M30-34 division, he impressively advanced to finish 100th by mile 3, ultimately placing 236th overall in his division. For future races, focusing on maintaining or slightly increasing pace into the later miles could help improve further. Zak's steady performance reflects well on his consistent training with Team F45 Portland.