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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michele Kim #11648 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Pace Performance in Half Marathon Michele Kim completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 2:48:34, achieving an average pace of 12:52 min/mile. Consistency was evident in the initial miles, with early splits consistently near the 12-minute mark, peaking at 11:46 min/mile by mile 2. Michele remained competitive, finishing in the top half of her gender, placing 4604th out of 11587 total participants. Observing the overall race progression, Michele's pace showed slight variations, but she managed to sustain a steady pacing strategy. While splits were generally consistent, mile 7 showed a temporary dip to 13:44 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining even pacing during later stages could enhance race performance further. As a 47-year-old representing the F45-49 division, Michele placed 205th, indicating a strong showing among her peers.