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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Noah Blase #1294 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish and Consistent Improvement Noah Blase demonstrated a well-paced performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly. Completing the half marathon in a total time of 1:56:55, Noah maintained an overall average pace of 8:55 min/mile. Notably, Noah's pacing improved as he progressed, with his initial mile clocking in at 9:55 min/mile and consistently advancing to finish the last mile in 7:41 min/mile. His placement also showed a positive trajectory, climbing from 2332 overall in the first mile to an impressive 2847 by the final distance. Concentrating on his divide between performances, Noah's placement in the M25-29 division also saw fluxes, marked by shifts in the competitive field. Specific mile splits, such as the 8:20 min/mile logged in the 11th segment, underline his ability to strategically increase tempo when needed. Continuing to monitor and adjust pace strategies might aid in elevating placement further in future competitions. Keep focusing on pacing consistency in the early miles for even more gains.