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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Luca Menendez #479 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance in the Philly Half Marathon Luca Menendez ran a consistent and admirable race at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:33:41 and an average pace of 7:09 min/mile. His most impressive splits were at miles 1 and 2, where he clocked paces of 6:41 and 6:35 min/mile respectively, showcasing early stamina. He ranked 4th in his M15-19 division early on, demonstrating competitive strength among his peers. Despite some slower miles later on, including a 7:36 min/mile at mile 10 and a 7:56 min/mile at mile 12, he maintained a steady pace and ranked 16th in his division by the end. His early acceleration at mile 4 marked a significant improvement, as he moved up to 2nd in his division temporarily. Focusing on maintaining this consistency throughout future races could yield even better results.