Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Diana Sparkles #11476 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish Diana Sparkles maintained consistency in the initial miles with a pace of 9:50 min/mile across the first two miles. However, the third mile saw a slight decrease in pace to 11:20 min/mile, marking a shift in performance. Mile 5 recorded a slower split pace of 11:55 min/mile. From there, the pace varied slightly, with an average pace of 11:44 min/mile, steadily leading to a strong finish in mile 13 with a pace of 11:02 min/mile. Her final time of 2:33:42 placed her 7927th overall, out of 11,586 participants, and reflected a strong presence in the female category, finishing 4047th. Within her division, Female 25-29, she secured the 968th spot. A more stable pace in the second half could enhance her overall performance in future races. Consistency in opening splits showcases her potential for pacing strategies.