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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Patrick O'Hanlon #5043 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Finish Patrick O'Hanlon maintained an impressive consistency throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon with each of the first eight miles clocking in at a steady 9:20 min/mile pace. By mile nine, he accelerated slightly, cutting down his split time to 9:03 min/mile over the next four miles. This adjustment demonstrates a strategic approach, allowing for a progressively stronger finish. Overall, Patrick completed the race in 2:00:34, with an average pace of 9:12 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Particularly noteworthy is his final mile, concluding at a pace of 9:09 min/mile, indicating a well-planned strategy to finish stronger than he started. In terms of placement, he finished as 551st in his division of M25-29, out of a total of 11586 participants. Further honing in on accelerating these late-race paces could enhance competitiveness in future events.