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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Matthew Leili #8750 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Room for Endurance Growth Matthew Leili participated in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile race with an elapsed time of 2:04:22 and an average pace of 9:29 min/mile. Initial splits were strong, maintaining a steady pace around 9:05 to 9:12 min/mile through the first 5 miles. The first mile stood out with a time of 9:05, positioning Matthew 111th in his division. This early consistency is commendable, as maintaining an early split pace can significantly impact overall race time. As the race progressed, pacing adjustments were noted, particularly in the 7th mile, where the pace slowed to 10:05 min/mile. This contributed to a shifting trend in place standings, ending the race with a 273rd division placement. Future training could focus on sustaining pace consistency across all miles to improve endurance. Practicing negative splits could serve as a beneficial strategy, allowing for a strong finish even after a significant early effort.