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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jacob Yin #10954 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Late Challenges Jacob Yin consistently maintained a pace around 9:44-10:03 min/mile for the majority of the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, completing the race in 2:12:57. His early mile splits were impressively steady, with the 1st and 4th mile registering at a 9:44 min/mile pace. Between miles 3 and 7, his performances varied slightly but remained within a close range, showing steady pacing ability throughout this segment of the race. However, there was a noticeable slowdown during the 12th mile, which was completed at an 11:00 min/mile pace. This may have affected his overall standing, with Jacob finishing 5628th overall in a field of 11587 participants. Focusing on maintaining momentum through the later stages may enhance future performances. Despite this, Jacobs performance was admirable, especially among peers in the M20-24 division, where he placed 707th. Consider interval training to improve late-race endurance and maintain pace consistency.