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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Rickie Richardson #11272 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Consistency and Strong Finish Highlight Performance Rickie's performance in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon showcased impressive consistency with a final time of 2:05:10 and an average pace of 9:33 min/mile. Starting with a 10:23 min/mile pace for the first mile, Rickie notably improved to sub-10 minute miles by the second mile, hitting top speed in mile 6 with an 8:41 min/mile pace. This strategy contributed to a positive movement in rankings for several segments of the race. In the division of M35-39, Rickie maintained a top 300 standing, concluding at position 281 out of 1,586 participants overall. A slight increase in time was noted at mile 9 with an 11:17 min/mile pace, indicating a potential area for pacing refinement. Overall, Rickie displayed a commendable ability to recover after slower splits, securing a strong finishing rank and showcasing competitive stamina and pacing throughout the course.