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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Thomas Aleta #5565 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression and Strong Finish Thomas showed impressive consistency and pacing in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with a 10:43 min/mile pace for the first mile, he progressively adjusted his pace throughout the race, finishing with a strong 8:04 min/mile pace in the final mile. This steady improvement reflects strategic pacing choices that positively impacted his overall performance. His final time was 2:02:55, averaging a 9:23 min/mile pace. Notably, his overall placement improved significantly from mile six onward, particularly after reducing his splits into sub-9:00 territory between the eighth and twelfth miles. Out of 11,586 participants, Thomas demonstrated perseverance, placing 4,166th overall and 589th in his division. Maintaining and even accelerating his pace in later miles could be beneficial for future races to further enhance performance, but his ability to finish strong and improve splits showcases potential for even greater results.