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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Weifan Zhang #3790 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Racing with Strategic Splits Weifan Zhang raced the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles in a commendable time of 1:41:20, which averaged to a steady pace of 7:44 min/mile. He placed 1111th overall among a vast field of 11,587 participants and 839th among men. Notably, he executed a strong pace strategy, maintaining remarkable consistency throughout most splits. Performance highlights include a swift split at mile 6 with a pace of 7:22 min/mile, showcasing an impressive ability to accelerate mid-race. Another strong performance was seen in the final stretch, achieving a 7:34 min/mile split in the last mile. Zhang demonstrated potential in tactical pacing, although addressing the slower splits, like mile 9 (8:38 min/mile), could further enhance future race outcomes. Continuing to capitalize on his capability for speed in certain segments will contribute to progressively improved race times.