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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Brooke Sander #7859 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Gradual Slowdown Brooke commenced the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly with strong pacing, maintaining a consistent 10:38 min/mile for the first four miles. Her discipline in pacing was evident as she held steady positions overall and within her division. At the halfway point, her pace slowed to 10:55 min/mile. Notably, Brooke's overall positioning shifted upward, reflecting a maintained placement even as she began to experience a slower pace. In the latter stages of the race, Brooke's pace varied between 11:11 and 12:39 min/mile, with her final mile clocking at 11:18 min/mile. Finishing the half marathon with an elapsed time of 2:31:35 at an average pace of 11:34 min/mile, she placed 7771st overall out of 11586 participants. Staying engaged and focused on managing paces in the middle splits could yield a faster overall performance in future races. Keep building on this experience.