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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Brett Drakos #410 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Slight Variation Midway Brett Drakos demonstrated a strong performance throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with a well-paced first mile at 6:47, Brett showed initial strength. He maintained good control for the first four miles, with times like 6:58 and 7:28, although encountering some variations around the fourth mile at 7:43. Despite these fluctuations, he managed to pull back his pace effectively, evident from his return to 7:26 for several subsequent miles. Throughout the race, Brett's overall and divisional placements saw some shifts, moving from 227th to 857th overall but staying competitive in his M20-24 division. Notably, his pacing consistency in the latter part of the race with 7:31 and 7:28 splits suggests his strategic approach to endurance worked well. Given that he completed the race in 1:38:25, maintaining an average pace of 7:30 per mile, Brett shows promise for future races with a focus on minor pacing adjustments.