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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Niezelski #12596 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement with Strategic Pacing Michael Niezelski demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, evidenced by his strategic pacing adjustments throughout the race. Starting with a pace of 14:18 min/mile for the first mile, Michael maintained a steady rhythm initially, ranking as high as 44th in his M60-64 division. Notably, his pace acceleration is evident in miles 5 and 6 with splits of 13:16 and 13:26 min/mile, respectively. His ability to progressively improve his pace showcases effective effort management. In the latter half, Michael sustained his pace between 14:05 and 14:04 min/mile for miles 8 through 10, further indicating his endurance capabilities. The final mile at 12:50 min/mile marked his quickest split, highlighting a strong finish. Overall, Michael completed the race with a promising elapsed time of 3:02:26, placing him 99th in his division and demonstrating consistent progress over the distance. For future races, maintaining the momentum seen in the fastest splits could further enhance performance. Excellent finish!