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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: William Tavik #5458 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Late Race Acceleration William maintained an impressive level of consistency throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with a steady pace of 9:09 min/mile in the first two miles, he held his place overall and within his division. Notably, during miles 5 and 11, William picked up the pace significantly, recording splits of 8:15 and 8:16 min/mile, leading to a rise in his division rankings. His overall pace was a commendable 8:49 min/mile, finishing the 13.1-mile course in 1:55:30. Showing strong endurance, William gained positions after the initial miles, ending up at 2908th overall among 11,587 participants. In the M25-29 division, he placed 457th, demonstrating a commendable performance. Continued focus on maintaining energy for the latter part of the race might help sustain the faster pace observed during the mid-race. Keep building on this pace strategy for future races.