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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Kresge #1839 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strength with a Strong Finish Michael Kresge demonstrated impressive consistency in his half marathon performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly. His splits ranged from a steady 7:50 to 8:19 min/mile, showing a reliable pace and endurance throughout the race. Notably, he maintained an overall pace of 7:48 min/mile for the 13.1-mile race, completing it in 1:42:23. Though his position overall and within his division experienced fluctuations, Michael managed a strong finish with his fastest mile7:12being the final one. His ability to pick up speed at the end suggests a strong reserve of energy. Maintaining a slightly quicker pace in the mid-sections of the race could improve standings. Overall, achieving 19th in his M55-59 division in a field of 1,587 participants is commendable. Excellent effort and strategy, Michael!