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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Theodore Morse #1553 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Mid-Race Performance Theodore Morse maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the half marathon, with an average elapsed pace of 6:54 min/mile over 13.1 miles, achieving a final time of 1:30:36. Notably, his mile 11 split was the fastest at 6:28 min/mile, demonstrating a strong surge towards the latter part of the race. This mile also marked a significant improvement in his division placement, moving to 47th within the M20-24 division. Although there was some variability, such as a slower 7:19 min/mile split at mile 7, Theodore showcased resilience, rebounding with a solid 6:38 min/mile during mile 8. The final splits were relatively consistent, with the last three miles staying close to his average race pace. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace between miles 4 and 7 could be beneficial. Overall, Theodore's performance in a large field of 11,586 participants was commendable.