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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Dean McFadden #8209 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Mid-Race Challenges Dean McFadden completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon in 2:26:25 with an average pace of 11:10 min/mile. The race began with a promising start, showing an initial mile split of 10:45 min/mile. Notably, his second mile was his fastest at 9:39 min/mile, where he moved up multiple places, ranking 51st in his division M55-59. As the race progressed, there were fluctuations, specifically between miles 7 and 9, where the pace dropped, peaking at 13:15 min/mile during the ninth mile. Despite this, Dean persevered, maintaining a consistent overall pace towards the finish. He positioned 141st in the M55-59 division, against 3622 male participants, showcasing his potential in managing varied paces. Adapting the pace to remain steadier in the middle sections could optimize his performance in future races.