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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Lee Wheeler #1579 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strategic Improvements Shine Lee Wheeler delivered a memorable performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:29:36. Over 13.1 miles, Lee maintained a consistent pace averaging 6:50 min/mile. Noteworthy was his surge from mile 3 to mile 4, where he clocked in at a notable 6:31 min/mile, advancing his position in the M20-24 division significantly. Lee's ability to maintain or improve his pace towards the end, especially with a strong mile 13 split of 6:35 min/mile, indicates solid endurance. Starting at a 7:41 min/mile pace, he increased his momentum mid-race and finished commendably, improving his overall standing from 611th at the outset to 332nd by the finish. For future races, maintaining the aggression apparent in faster miles like the twelfth (6:42 min/mile) may yield even more optimized results. Well done!