Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Pierre Wooten #5371 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression with a Strong Finish The 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon saw Pierre Wooten from Charlotte, NC, deliver a solid performance. Pierre maintained an average pace of 11:15 min/mile, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:27:33. Notable improvements were observed in his pacing strategy, especially after the halfway point. His final mile split was completed in 10:04, indicating an effective push towards the race's end. Analyzing the splits, Pierre started conservatively with a 12:02 in the first mile but gradually shaved down the pace, eventually hitting sub-10-minute miles at mile 11 and 12 (9:56 and 9:44 respectively). This acceleration suggests a well-managed race strategy and energy use. Pierre placed 182nd in his age division of M45-49, out of a large group of participants, which is commendable. Fine-tuning his initial pace could lead to even better results in future races. Excellent work on finishing strong!