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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Preston Tharp #991 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Steady Performance Preston Tharp completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon in 2:25:38, maintaining an average pace of 11:07 min/mile. His pacing was quite consistent throughout the 13.1 miles, varying only slightly from his fastest pace of 10:33 min/mile in the first mile to a slower segment of 11:57 min/mile during the ninth mile. Throughout the race, Prestons placement shifted, starting at 3234 overall in the early phases and finishing in 7169th place out of 11,587 participants. His division, M35-39, saw him placing 395th out of the total field. Notably, his pacing profile indicates room for a strategic push in the latter stages, particularly aiming to maintain a more consistent pace near his initial splits to make gains against his competitors.