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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Andrew Wong #8791 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Opportunity for Enhanced Endurance Andrew Wong maintained a strong start with an 8:27 min/mile pace on the first mile, placing him 1070th overall. However, by mile 5, he saw a noteworthy drop in performance, with split times extending by over 1:30. His pace gradually decreased from the initial velocity, concluding at a 10:09 min/mile overall pace. Specifically, the second mile registered a pace of 9:10 min/mile before slowing to 11:34 min/mile by mile 10, indicating a significant deceleration. By the race's end, Andrew finished with a total time of 2:13:07, ranking 711th in his division (M20-24), out of 11586 runners. His placement was 3059th among males. Continued improvement in pacing towards the end of the race could benefit overall performance. Implementing focused endurance training may help Andrew maintain his momentum in forthcoming races. His starting pace and early positioning show potential for strong finishes with strategic adjustments.