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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Summers #6415 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Elizabeth maintained a well-disciplined performance in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Beginning the race with a 10:00 min/mile pace for the first mile, she strategically improved her pace to 9:47 min/mile by mile two. A consistent adjustment was evident, with her pace reaching 9:40 min/mile at mile four and further accelerating to an impressive 8:32 min/mile at mile eleven. Her efforts resulted in a finishing time of 2:01:02, marking an overall pace of 9:14 min/mile. Her position among her division (F25-29) saw fluctuations but showed an improvement, closing at 349th within her division. Notably, her strongest splits occurred between miles eight and thirteen, displaying a pattern of progressive acceleration, particularly with an 8:48 min/mile by the final mile. Elizabeth's performance highlights the importance of maintaining a steady base pace and implementing a strong finish, demonstrating improved endurance as the race progressed.