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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Sam Symons #3338 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Solid Finish Sam Symons from Philadelphia maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with an 8:59 min/mile pace, she soon accelerated, with splits under 8:00 min/mile recorded at miles 6 (8:03) and 8 (7:51). Her notable consistency towards the race's end, with the last two miles at 7:48 and 7:56, indicates strong stamina and well-managed pacing strategies. Finishing the race in 1:48:51, with an overall pace of 8:18 min/mile, Sam secured 173rd place in the F20-24 division out of 11587 participants. Sam's ability to progressively quicken her pace suggests her preparation is on track, while recognizing the impact of early pacing on overall performance can further enhance future results. Keep working on maintaining the mid-race speed over the next half marathon for an even more impressive outcome.