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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Susan Learn #8161 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pace, Adjustments in the Later Stages Susan Learn maintained a consistent pace during the initial half of the race, with splits from miles 1 to 4 averaging approximately 11:0011:06 minutes per mile. Her placement in the Female 45-49 Division also remained steady, ranking between 61st and 82nd, showcasing strategic pacing. The latter half of the race, notably from miles 5 onward, displayed a shift as the pace increased to the 11:4815:25 min/mile range, resulting in adjustments to her division placement, ultimately finishing 209th in the division. Despite variations in pacing, Susan completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:49:08, maintaining a final pace of 12:54 min/mile. To further enhance race strategy, emphasizing pace sustainability in the latter stages could be beneficial. Adjusting pacing strategies for the later miles could potentially yield different results.