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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Valerie Kiran #8416 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Splits in the Middle Stages Valerie Kiran, participating in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintained consistent pacing throughout her race, finishing the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 2:24:46, averaging an 11:03 min/mile pace. Notably, she began her race with a strong 8:58 first-mile pace and managed to keep her pace under 10 min/mile for the initial six miles of the event. Her pacing slightly decreased during the second half, particularly miles 7 through 9, with slower paces of 12:14 and 13:30 min/mile. Valeries overall placement was 7076 out of 11587 participants, with a gender placement of 3480 and a division finish of 195 in the F40-44 category. A key point to consider is the temporal increase observed post the halfway mark, especially mile 9. Focusing on maintaining even splits could enhance her overall performance in future races. Valerie showed commendable resilience, finishing strongly in her division.