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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Seth Walensky #155 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Seth maintained a consistent pace during the "2026 Saucony Love Run Philly" half marathon, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:27:02, translating to an average pace of 6:38 per mile. His performance was marked by a steady increase in speed, particularly evident during the latter stages. Starting with a pace of 7:11 min/mile for the first two miles, Seth demonstrated a strong negative split strategy, accelerating to 6:10 min/mile by mile 13. An effective strategy saw Seth moving up in positions significantly between miles 4 and 13, improving from 430th to 213th place overall. The strong pacing allowed him to gain traction within his division, where he advanced from 105th to 64th in the M25-29 age group. Although there was a brief dip in position at mile 13, he quickly corrected the pace, showcasing resilience and a competitive edge. Working on maintaining consistent positions can be beneficial for future races.