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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Thomas Dores #8362 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pace Consistency Shines in Half Marathon Performance Thomas Dores maintained a solid pace throughout the "2026 Saucony Love Run Philly" Half Marathon, concluding with an overall time of 1:49:46 and an average pace of 8:22 min/mile. What stands out is his consistent pacing, particularly in the second half, where he improved his split times significantly. Notably, he achieved a strong final mile split of 7:33, suggesting effective energy management and a strong finish. Although Thomas started with a slightly slower pace of 8:46 min/mile in the first mile, he quickly made adjustments, achieving negative splits in several portions of the race. His strategic increase in pace during miles 8 and 10, both recording impressive paces below 8:00 min/mile, helped in maintaining a competitive standing. While Thomas placed 155th in the M35-39 division, the consistent pacing and strong finish indicate notable potential for future races.