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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Heli Kramer #6064 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Heli Kramer maintained a relatively steady pace throughout the "2026 Saucony Love Run Philly" half marathon. Starting with an even split pace of 9:13 min/mile in the initial three miles, the strategy helped her rank consistently within the top contenders in her division. Her pace saw a notable improvement by the 4-mile mark, dropping to an impressive 8:59 min/mile. This adjustment positively impacted her overall pace, eventually stabilizing at roughly 9:02 min/mile. Moving forward, a strength was shown in the later miles where an 8:30 min/mile pace was achieved at the 11-mile mark. Heli finished with an official time of 1:58:22, placing 17th in her division. Capitalizing on this improved pacing strategy, especially in the latter half, can lead to more competitive ranks. Fine-tuning pace fluctuations could further enhance Heli's race outcomes in future events.