Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ron Bayna #8689 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Potential in Mid-Race Stamina Ron maintained consistent pacing in the initial miles, starting with a 10:47 min/mile and gradually increasing his pace to 11:03 min/mile by the fourth mile. His placement fluctuated, moving from 3,142 overall to 6,543 overall by the fourth mile, showing a significant drop in standings around this point. This indicates a potential area of focus for mid-race stamina improvement. From the fifth mile onward, we observed a gradual increase in elapsed pacing, peaking at 12:44 min/mile by mile 12. Despite the slowdown, the final mile saw a slightly improved pace at 12:30 min/mile. Ron's determination kept his overall placement within the top 75% of participants at 8,664 out of 11,587. His effort secured him the 177th place in his division (M55-59). Building on mid-race endurance could help maintain or even improve his early effort for future races. Great job reaching the finish line!