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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Croft #1489 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Michael Croft ran the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon with a consistent pace, completing the 13.1-mile race in 1:42:50 at an average pace of 7:51 min/mile. His performance was steady, with notable improvements in pace after mile 10, where he hit a fast 7:11 min/mile over the last mile. This progression suggests a strong finish and well-managed energy reserves. Overall, Michael placed 1257th out of 11,586 participants, 938th among males, and 103rd in his division (M35-39). His positions fluctuated slightly, initially ranking 917th at mile 2 and reaching 604th by mile 3. Minor dips occurred in the mid-stage, but Michael regained ground towards the race's end. Continued focus on maintaining consistent pace during the middle segments could benefit future races.