Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Melissa Leung #9320 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Melissa Leung executed a steady pacing strategy throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with an initial mile at a 9:38 min/mile pace, she maintained consistent splits over the first half, showcasing endurance and pacing management. Her best split pace was achieved between miles 5 and 6 at 9:36 min/mile, reflecting strong mid-race energy. Total elapsed time stood at 2:10:21 with an overall pace of 9:57 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Key areas of note include an impressive late-race pickup in mile 8, where Melissa clocked a split time of 9:12, her fastest of the day. While her overall placement was 5242nd out of 11586 participants, she was able to improve positioning within her division, capitalizing on her endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining that late-race vigor throughout the middle miles could further enhance performance and division rank. Great effort, Melissa!