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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ernest Holtzheimer #496 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Improvement Opportunities Ernest Holtzheimer completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 1:33:09, maintaining an overall pace of 7:06 min/mile. Notably, he began with a strong first mile at a pace of 6:58 min/mile, placing 283rd overall at that point. Although his pace fluctuated, he managed a consistent rhythm between 7:00 and 7:10 min/mile for most of the race. His fastest mile was the eighth, clocking in at 6:53 min/mile. Ernest finished 492nd overall, out of 11,587 participants, highlighting his competitive position in a large field. In the M35-39 division, he held the 43rd spot. Opportunities for future performance enhancements include maintaining earlier pace consistency in the middle sections, particularly between miles 4 and 7, where split times slightly delayed. Nevertheless, an impressive finish with a closing mile at 6:51 min/mile demonstrates his strong capacity to push the pace when needed.