Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Janet Lam #5999 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Janet maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the first half of the race, starting with a 9:15 min/mile pace for the initial 3 miles. This consistency reflects excellent pacing strategy. Her strongest split occurred between miles 7 and 8 with a time of 9:02 min/mile, demonstrating a notable surge in speed. However, a slight slowdown was observed after mile 12, with a 10:09 min/mile pace, indicating potential fatigue. Janet finished the half marathon in 2:03:09, with an average pace of 9:24 min/mile. Among the 11,587 total participants, she placed 4198th overall and 437th in her division. Her ability to hold a consistent pace showcases her preparation and endurance. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining later race splits could enhance overall race performance. Reassessing the strategy for the final miles may reduce the slowdown and optimize finishing times further. Keep up the focused training!