Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ximin Li #6359 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Ximin Li completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a final time of 2:09:31, achieving an overall pace of 9:53 min/mile. Impressively, her pace improved as the race progressed, finishing the last mile with her fastest split of 9:24 min/mile. Ximin started strong, maintaining a steady pace around 10:00 min/mile for the initial miles, with a slight increase after mile six, highlighting tactical pacing. Throughout the race, Ximin displayed a commendable effort in the F50-54 division, finishing 60th out of the division participants. Her Elapsed Pace improved notably in the latter half of the race, with split times as quick as 9:20 and 9:27 min/mile after mile eight, showcasing endurance. Maintaining a similar pace throughout or a slight uptick in pace in the latter stages were clear strengths, allowing for a consistent performance with a robust finish. Continuing this strategy in future races can contribute to even more competitive outcomes.