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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Erika Gensley #5437 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Splits Needing Attention Erika began her half marathon at a steady pace, with her first three miles showing consistent split times of 9:04 to 9:17 min/mile. Initially maintaining her position at 1,908 overall, Erika displayed a solid beginning, reinforcing her endurance capabilities. Up to the fourth mile, her placement remained stable, reflecting strong pacing skills. However, in the latter miles, there was a noticeable drop in pace starting at the 7th mile, where her split time was 10:59 min/mile. The subsequent miles continued this trend, culminating in a 11:56 min/mile split at mile 12. Despite these challenges, Erika completed the race in 2:14:30, achieving an overall pace of 10:16 min/mile. While her final placement was 5,843 out of 11,586, analyzing the splits suggests working on maintaining a uniform pace throughout the race could enhance future performance. Consider incorporating pacing drills and interval training into your regimen.