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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Vittorio Aconi #7889 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Middle, Strong Finish Vittorio Aconi from Chesterfield, NJ, participated in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Over the initial five miles, Vittorio displayed remarkable consistency, maintaining a steady split pace of 10:25 min/mile, positioning him in the top half within the male 45-49 division, showcasing a disciplined start to the race. However, between miles 6 and 8, the pace slowed dramatically to over 13 minutes per mile, and Vittorio's position moved from 147th to around 196th within the division. Despite this slowdown, Vittorio displayed resilience in the final stretch. Notably, his pace improved significantly for the last two miles, clocking in at a commendable 10:47 and 10:49 min/mile. He completed the half marathon in 2:22:08, with an overall pace of 10:51 min/mile, finishing 166th in his division. Future strategies might include maintaining early momentum through the mid-race to achieve a more even performance.