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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ella Shusterman #5826 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Slight Variations Ella Shusterman completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a finish time of 2:00:30, maintaining an average pace of 9:11 min/mile. Her performance showed consistent pacing, particularly at the beginning and middle sections. Between miles two and six, she consistently held an average pace around 8:53 to 8:59 min/mile. Notably, her fastest mile was the fourth at 8:42 min/mile, demonstrating her potential for strong mid-race pacing strategies. While the last few miles saw a slight slowdown, indicated by a pace drop to 9:13-9:55 min/mile, she admirably maintained focus. Her rank within her division (F20-24) was 507th out of 11586 participants, positioning her in a solid percentile. To further enhance her performance, focusing on maintaining the mid-race pace through to the final miles could be beneficial. Analyzing these splits will provide insights into sustaining energy in later stages.