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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Brendan McKinley #4 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Brendan McKinley demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the "2026 Saucony Love Run Philly" half marathon. Starting with a strong initial mile at a 5:57 pace, Brendan held a steady rhythm, with most splits close to his average race pace of 6:07 min/mile. Notably, his initial placement was 49th overall, which shifted slightly to 79th by the end of the race. His performance remained consistent, particularly during miles 2 through 6, where his split pace remained stable at 6:07 min/mile. Brendan completed the race with a final time of 1:20:17, maintaining a top 17 finish within his age division. Despite a slight increase in pacing in the last few miles, his ability to recover and finish strong suggests room for minor improvements in pacing strategy during the latter stages. Keep refining this strategy, especially around the 10-mile mark, to maintain initial momentum in future races.