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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Faia #276 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Delivers Strong Finish Michael Faia maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:36:08 with an overall pace of 7:20 min/mile. His performance secured him the 23rd position in his age group, Male 45-49, out of 58 participants. Michael's overall placement was 665th out of 11,586 runners, showcasing his strong competency in a large field of competitors. The most notable performance splits include a solid start, with the initial mile at a time of 7:16 min/mile. While mile 7 saw the slowest split at 8:02 min/mile, Michael recovered quickly, clocking his fastest mile at 7:00 min/mile during mile 8. These strategic efforts toward maintaining a steady pace demonstrate excellent race management. For future races, maintaining the pacing consistency demonstrated around mile 4 and mile 12 can be a key area for maintaining overall rank and division placement. Keep up the great work!