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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Magdalena Zak #10507 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with an Opportunity for Strong Finishes Magdalena Zak participated in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, achieving a time of 2:13:37 with an average pace of 10:12 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. She placed 5740th out of 11,586 participants overall, 2633rd in the female category, and 848th in the F20-24 division. Notably, her early splits were consistent, beginning with a 9:35 min/mile pace and gradually shifting to around 10:10 min/mile in the latter portion. Her performance improved upon reaching mile 8, where a faster split time of 9:36 showed excellent mid-race potential. although there was a slight regression in pace after mile 10 with a split of 10:50, indicating an area where pacing strategies could be beneficial. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace and strengthening the last few miles should enhance future performances. Keep building on your promising start to ensure a strong finish next time!