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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Marty DeAngelo #3975 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Pacing Variations Marty DeAngelo maintained a steady pace throughout the majority of the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:55:11 and an average pace of 8:47 min/mile. Starting strong, Marty held an impressive 8:29 min/mile pace for the first four miles, sustaining a consistent performance early in the race. A highlight was the pace adjustment witnessed in mile 5, dropping to 8:12 min/mile, showing a strategic burst of speed to enhance positioning. Despite a slower sixth mile at 10:26 min/mile, Marty regained steady splits, notably progressing with a 7:58 min/mile pace at mile 8. Overall placement in the division was 52nd out of the M55-59 age group. To ensure improved pacing consistency, it would be beneficial to examine the dip at mile 6 and adjust training to target sustained paces during later stages of the race.