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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Shiven Taneja #8909 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Smooth Start, Slower Finish Shiven Taneja showcased a consistent start in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace of around 9:22 min/mile through the first five miles. An impressive initial split at 9:12 min/mile highlighted his potential for speed. Early on, Taneja held a commendable division placement, indicating a strong start among his peers. However, as the race progressed, a noticeable pace adjustment occurred. After reaching the halfway point, splits decreased in speed, reaching a slower 12:34 min/mile by Mile 12. The final elapsed time of 2:16:09 equates to an overall pace of 10:23 min/mile. With this pace, he concluded in 116th place within his division. To enhance future performances, consider focusing on endurance pacing strategies to maintain those initial robust splits throughout the later stages of the race.