Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Mary Lyons #872 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Pace Adjustment Mary Lyons showed a strong and consistent start during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Her initial pace was 9:04 min/mile, maintaining similar pacing through the first four miles. She demonstrated resilience and managed a slight speed boost around mile 5 with an 8:49 min/mile pace, a notable highlight as it marked her fastest split. Her pace of 9:04 min/mile at mile 6 was also commendable. In the latter segments of the race, Mary's performance indicated some pace variation. Mile 7 saw a slower split at 9:55 min/mile, and mile 12 increased to 10:06 min/mile. The final mile presented the greatest opportunity for improvement with a 10:59 min/mile pace. Overall, she completed the half marathon with an elapsed time of 2:03:46 and an average pace of 9:26 min/mileranking her 53rd in her division. Focusing on maintaining an even pace throughout could further enhance her performance in future races.