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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Joseph Hayes #452 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance with Negative Splits Joseph Hayes completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 1:27:28 and an impressive average pace of 6:40 min/mile. Starting strong, Joseph maintained a consistent pace through the first four miles, averaging around 6:46 min/mile. Notably, he improved his pacing towards the latter stages, particularly in mile 11 with a pace of 6:29 min/mile, where he improved his position significantly in the overall standings. The final mile was completed in 6:24 min/mile, showcasing Joseph's ability to finish strong and close the race effectivelya valuable skill in distance running. He placed 247th overall out of 11,586 participants, displaying efficient use of pacing strategy. For future races, continuing to harness such energy for strong finishes will consistently improve overall performance and results.