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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Thomas Tobelmann #12482 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start Followed by Challenging Finish Thomas Tobelmann maintained a steady early pace in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, with the first three miles clocking in at 10:30, 10:29, and 10:25 min/mile respectively. This strong beginning positioned him well within his age division, at 429th place by the second mile. His performance initially showed promise as he improved to 373rd place in his division by the third mile. In the second half, Thomass pace succumbed to gradual deceleration, particularly from mile seven onward, culminating in a final average pace of 12:25 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. The largest increase in split time occurred between miles nine and ten, with a pace of 16:29 min/mile. Despite this, Thomas completed the race in a respectable time of 2:42:42, demonstrating resilience and endurance. Reviewing pacing strategies for the latter stages may benefit future performances.