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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Parker Gutzmann #120 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Performance in Middle Splits Parker Gutzmann maintained an average pace of 6:40 min/mile throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon. Notably, the second mile was his fastest split at 6:22 min/mile, showing an impressive early race push. He showed remarkable consistency, with similar pacing across the majority of the race, particularly matching the average pace in Miles 3, 4, 5, and 6. In terms of placement, Parker had strong showings early on, peaking at the 3-mile mark in the 104th overall male position and 40th in his division. As the race progressed, fluctuations in pacing were observed, especially a slower mile at Mile 7 with a 6:59 min/mile pace. Despite variations, Parker concluded the half marathon with a time of 1:27:22. For future races, consider maintaining the earlier strong pace in later miles to improve overall consistency and finish time.