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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Emma Thomas #3187 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Finish Emma Thomas finished the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an official time of 2:37:26 and an average pace of 12:01 min/mile. Emma maintained a steady pace, opening with consecutive miles at 10:56 min/mile for the first three miles. Her initial splits were remarkably consistent, placing her 3475th overall and 539th in her division (F20-24). As the race progressed, there was a noticeable change in Emma's pacing. Mile 5 marked a transition as she began to lose some speed, with a split pace climbing to 11:50 min/mile. The most challenging stretch appeared between miles 7 and 8, with a notable split of 14:33 min/mile. Despite this, Emma demonstrated resilience, covering the final miles with improved pacing. End results placed her 1291st in her division and 7175th overall among 11587 participants. A stronger effort in the middle miles could lead to improved placement.