Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Colin Gao #3697 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Encouraging Splits Colin maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. He completed the race with an elapsed time of 1:51:06, maintaining an average pace of 8:28 min/mile. His splits showed a good level of consistency, with eight out of the thirteen miles paced between 8:25 and 8:29 min/mile. Notably, he improved his placement from overall 1361 in the first mile to 937 by the third mile, showcasing a strong start. The ninth mile showed a dip in pace to 8:54 min/mile, which impacted his overall placement. Despite this, Colin regained momentum in the eighth mile with a split time of 8:03. His final push from miles 11 to 13 improved his position from 2084 to 2020 overall, and his placement within his division showed consistent performance. Continued focus on mile 9 could yield even more consistent overall results.