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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Rachel McCuen #10189 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace with a Strong Finish Rachel McCuen showcased a consistent pacing strategy in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with an 11:38 min/mile pace in the first three miles, she maintained consistent splits until Mile 4. Rachel showed commendable pacing improvements from Mile 5, averaging an 11:31 min/mile and even reaching her fastest split at Mile 8 with a 10:59 min/mile. Her overall average pace completed at 11:18 min/mile. Rachel placed 112th in her age division, F50-54, among 13.1 miles and 11,587 participants. Significant jumps in her rankings, especially noted between Miles 6-8, indicate a strategic mid-race surge. The split times between Miles 11 and 13 were identical at 11:04 min/mile, demonstrating stamina in the late stages. For future races, maintaining her strong finish while working on even consistency could enhance performance further. Well done on a steady race execution, Rachel!