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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Shonda Russell-Nelems #11415 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Pace Variations Shonda Russell-Nelems completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon with a finishing time of 2:31:15, averaging an 11:32 min/mile pace. Her splits varied, with the fastest mile at 10:55 min/mile during mile 4 and her slowest at 12:30 min/mile during miles 7 and 12. Despite some fluctuation, her overall pacing remained consistent, which is evident in her ability to finish strong with a significant regain at mile 13. In the Female 50-54 division, Shonda placed 120th, making solid progress from her standing earlier in the race. While her placement in position ranged widely, starting at 46th in the division and finishing at 120th, she managed to maintain a steady pace throughout the race. Continued emphasis on pacing strategy during distance races could improve her consistency even further, potentially improving overall and division placements in future races.