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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Lyla Waitman #50724 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K Distance: 4.35 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Endurance Gains Lyla Waitman completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K with a total time of 1:11:25, maintaining an overall pace of 16:25 min/mile. During the initial mile, she paced at 14:34 min/mile, securing a spot at 135th in her division. It's notable that after the first mile, she maintained consistent pacing of 17:15 min/mile for the next three miles, highlighting solid endurance. While Lyla held consistent splits, her final division placement was 224th among females aged 20-24. In future races, targeting a slightly faster pace in the latter miles could improve her overall standing. Despite being a lengthy race, maintaining even pacing amidst a large field of 2779 participants is commendable. Strengthening interval training might help in achieving quicker splits and a refined race performance. Keep pushing forward!