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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Crystal Bacon #3327 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Pace with Strategic Splits Crystal Bacon from Bristol maintained a commendable performance throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:50:52, Crystal averaged an impressive 8:27 min/mile pace, completing the 13.1-mile race. Notably, her pace was consistent, highlighting her endurance and strategic racing approach. Her best split pace of 8:03 min/mile during mile 8 speaks towards her finishing strong despite earlier challenges. Her final position was a solid 2206th out of 11,586 participants. In the Female 40-44 division, she placed 43rd, maintaining a high level of competitiveness. However, Crystal experienced fluctuations in her pace, particularly between miles 3 and 5, which had split paces of 8:42 and 8:31 min/mile respectively suggesting potential pacing adjustments during the midsection. Her performance in the last kilometers improved, with her concluding split pacing at an impressive 8:08 min/mile. This showcases her resilience and strong finish, an area she excelled in. Keep working on maintaining mid-rate paces for even greater performance consistency.