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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Sajan Patel #8743 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities for Strategic Adjustments Sajan Patel completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon, covering the distance of 13.1 miles with a finishing time of 2:57:17 and an average pace of 13:32 min/mile. Notably, Sajan maintained a steady pace for the first two miles, clocking in at 11:16 and 11:26 per mile, respectively. Throughout the race, the pace gradually slowed, with the most significant drop observed at the 6th and 10th mile, where the pace was over 14 minutes per mile. Focusing on placement within his division, Sajan finished 710th in the M30-34 category, out of a total of 9092 participants overall. For future races, it could be beneficial to maintain the initial pace established in the first two miles for a longer duration. By identifying strategies to prevent significant pace decreases seen in later miles, Sajan could improve overall time and divide pacing more effectively. Keep up the determination and aim to sustain pace throughout the race.