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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: John Bernstein #243 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Steady Pacing with Strong Finish John Bernstein maintained a consistent performance throughout the "2026 Saucony Love Run Philly" Half Marathon. His pacing began with a 7:26 min/mile in the first mile, improving to a 6:59 min/mile by mile two. Notably, the steady pace around the 7:10 - 7:13 min/mile mark was maintained through miles 3, 4, and 5. This consistency was crucial in navigating the crowded field of 11,587 participants. Despite a slight slow down with a 7:26 min/mile at mile six, John demonstrated resilience and accelerated to a 6:47 min/mile in the final mile. His final elapsed time was 1:34:58, with an overall pace of 7:15 min/mile. Maintaining steady pacing and showing a strong finish makes for a commendable performance, especially dropping to a swift 6:57 mile at mile 11. He finished strong within his age division M30-34, highlighting his capability to hold a consistent effort throughout the race. Consider working on mid-race pacing to harness faster times.