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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jack Flannelly #1040 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Final Push Jack Flannelly, a 19-year-old from Bryn Mawr, PA, completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon with an overall time of 1:36:32, pacing at an average of 7:22 min/mile. Throughout the race, Jack showed consistent pacing, starting strong with a 7:37 min/mile for the first mile and notably speeding up to a solid 7:04 min/mile at mile two. A highlight in Jack's performance was his impressive split at mile six, where he ran a swift 6:54 min/mile, showcasing his capability for speed. Although his pace slightly fluctuated throughout the remaining miles, he managed to maintain an average in the 7:20s. Jack's strong finish in the top half of his age division, placing 21st out of 11586 participants, is commendable. To enhance overall placement, exploring strategies for reducing pace variability could be beneficial. Keep up the excellent work, Jack!