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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Lanqi Jia #1408 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Lanqi maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, completing the course in 2:12:40 with an average pace of 10:07 min/mile. Starting strong with the first mile at 11:31 min/mile, there was a slight deceleration between miles two and six. Despite this, Lanqi demonstrated notable endurance, improving significantly from mile seven onward. The final miles showed impressive pace improvements; mile twelve was completed at 7:06 min/mile, while mile thirteen clocked in at 6:58 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. Improving his division position from 189th to 105th in the last few miles is commendable. Focusing on maintaining this faster pace throughout the race could further enhance their future performance. Overall, Lanqi's determination and strategic pacing contributed to an admirable finish position of 121st in his division.