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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jiahong Li #1652 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Mid-Race Finish Jiahong Li raced with an even pace, completing the Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:52:26. His splits were remarkably consistent, averaging an 8:34 min/mile pace. Notably, at mile 8, Jiahong delivered his fastest split of 7:45 min/mile, indicating a strong mid-race push that helped maintain his overall pace despite a slower segment at mile 10 which came in at 9:15 min/mile. His effort maintained a competitive place within his division, finishing 43rd among M55-59. Jiahong's race strategy of maintaining a fairly steady pace, apart from the faster mile 8, suggests well-planned execution. The slowest segment could be an area to investigate for future races to enhance final placement. Overall, Jiahong's performance was commendable, ranking 1618th among male participants in a large field of 11,587, showcasing his ability to maintain resilience throughout the race.