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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Mary Ann Gurka #3609 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Mary Ann Gurka's performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon showed impressive consistency and pace management. Starting with a 10:05 pace in the first mile, she quickly settled into a steadier rhythm, averaging around a 9:29 min/mile pace overall. Notably, her strongest split occurred between miles 7 to 8, with an impressive 8:42 min/mile pace. Despite the variance, she maintained her lead, clinching first place in the F70-74 division. Finishing with a time of 2:03:58, Mary Ann achieved consistent placements, reflecting her robust pacing strategy. She maintained her top divisional position throughout, demonstrating endurance and determination. Her lowest elapsed pace was 9:28 min/mile, achieved in the final mile. As a coach, encouraging slight adjustments in pace consistency around mid-race could help reduce split time variation. Overall, an exceptional performance with strong pacing and determination.