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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: samuel smith #1413 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Samuel completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 1:33:37, which translates to an impressive pace of 7:08 per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Samuel's finishing kick was strong, clocking a pace of 6:34 in the final mile. His early miles showed promise with a quickening pace, particularly miles 3 through 5 where he improved from 7:18 to 6:59 per mile. Samuel's performance was steady, maintaining a consistent pace throughout, despite a couple of slower milesmile 7 at 7:49 and mile 9 at 8:01. However, he managed to refocus and bring his pace back down in subsequent miles. His placement was 517th out of 11,586 total participants, which places him in a strong position, especially in the competitive age group of M20-24. Continuing to work on maintaining pace during mid-race can enhance future performances.