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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Roger Zheng #3431 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Roger Zheng of Norfolk, VA, showcased a consistent running pace during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. With an average pace of 8:18 min/mile, Roger completed the 13.1-mile course in 1:48:44, placing 1914th overall out of 11,586 participants. His pacing strategy was commendable, as he started strong with an initial pace of 8:27 min/mile and maintained a similar speed through the first four miles, distinguishing him in the M20-24 division, where he placed 327th. The last few miles highlighted Roger's capability for a strong finish. Notably, his fastest mile came at mile 13, clocking in at 7:13 min/mile. While maintaining a steady pace for most of the race, he impressively picked up the pace during the final miles. For future races, an area worth exploring could be maintaining the speed seen near the end of this race earlier on, as it shows potential for even faster overall times.