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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jason Sheppard #11696 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Variability Jason Sheppard maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, though his splits demonstrate some fluctuation in pace. Notably, mile 6 showed an impressive acceleration with a 9:02 min/mile split, while mile 12 experienced a slowdown at 11:58 min/mile. Maintaining a consistent early pace around 9:38 min/mile, Jason managed to keep his elapsed pace close, ending with an average pace of 10:04 min/mile. Despite drop-offs later in the race, Jason achieved an overall time of 2:11:56. He ranked 5,481st overall out of 11,587 participants. In his age division, M30-34, he placed 520th. To improve future performances, consider analyzing the factors behind slower miles and strategic pacing adjustments, especially in the later stages. A review of the final miles might provide insights to optimize the approach, potentially improving consistency in future races.