Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Joshua Urquiaga #2633 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Late Surge Joshua maintained an impressive pacing consistency throughout the first half of the race, holding a steady pace close to 8:48 min/mile over the initial six miles. His best split came at mile 5, clocking an efficient 8:43 min/mile. A minor slowdown occurred between miles 7 and 9, where the pace fell to 9:11 and 9:52 min/mile, respectively, indicating a potential opportunity to focus on sustaining pace during mid-race segments. Remarkably, Joshua concluded with a strong finish, substantially increasing his speed to 8:34 min/mile in the final mile. He completed the half marathon with an average pace of 8:51 min/mile, with an overall time of 1:56:01, showcasing effective energy management. Relative to the entire field of 11,586 participants, Joshua finished in the top quarter for his division, M30-34, which is a solid performance. Consider training on mid-race endurance to minimize pace loss in future races.