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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ian Clarkson #4197 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Progress Ian Clarkson participated in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:52:16 and an average pace of 8:34 min/mile. Clarkson demonstrated strategic progress in the race, progressively improving his split pace from a 9:01 min/mile in the first mile to a best of 7:46 min/mile by mile 5. His performance peaked in the early middle section where he placed well within his division, notably decreasing his overall standing from 1709 to 1030 between miles 2 and 4. Despite encountering a few slower splits, notably at mile 7 where his pace slowed to 9:21 min/mile, Ian managed to maintain a strong and consistent pace throughout the majority of the half marathon. Focus on maintaining this initial drive, particularly in the latter segments where split paces varied, could further enhance future race results. Overall, Clarksons performance was commendable, showcasing endurance and effective pace management.