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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Dylan Shead #1039 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Recovery and Strong Finish Dylan maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout most of the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon, clocking a consistent 7:06 to 7:07 min/mile pace from miles 2 through 6. Notably, he improved from 305th in gender placement at mile 1 to a competitive 133rd right around mile 4. This recovery was supported by his fastest split at mile 6, where he recorded a 6:59 min/mile pace. Although there was a slight slowdown observed between miles 9 and 12, with the pace ranging from 7:36 to 7:51 min/mile, Dylan demonstrated resilience by improving his placement once again before the race concluded. The 7:21 min/mile at mile 11 was a strategic pick-up, and maintaining this momentum could benefit future races. With an overall runtime of 1:35:59 and placing top 50% in his division, he set a solid foundation to build on for future competitions. Consider focusing on maintaining consistency in later stages.