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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jingchu Yu #4092 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strategy with a Strong Finish Jingchu Yu demonstrated commendable pacing throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting progressively, her initial miles were consistent with an exact 8:49 min/mile pace. Notably, she maintained a steady cadence for the first four miles, securing a steady position in the F60-64 division in place 6. Her performance saw a slight dip in mile 6 with a 10:32 min/mile, leading to a temporary shift to 7th place in her division. This brief setback was efficiently managed as she reclaimed her standing. The latter part of the race showcased notable improvement in split paces, with an impressive final mile at 7:57 min/mile. Her dedication and strategic pacing allowed her to finish with a total time of 1:53:18, achieving a consistent 8:38 min/mile overall pace. Ending with 6th place in her division, Jingchu positioned herself well among 11587 participants, also improving her overall and gender placements through the race completion.