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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Arun Reddy #5761 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits and a Strong Finish Arun Reddy maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, showcasing steady performance. Over the first six miles, he averaged a controlled pace close to 10 minutes per mile, notably hitting 40:03 at the 4-mile mark. Around mile 7, Arun's pace began to quicken, achieving a 9:08-minute mile by mile 8. His strategic pacing helped him keep a balanced approach as he reached the race's midpoint. Arun exhibited a strong performance in the final miles, with a notable acceleration to 8:26 per mile at mile 13, culminating in an overall pace of 9:31 minutes per mile. With a final time of 2:04:47, he finished 4455th overall out of 11,586 participants. While Arun hovered around similar placement across various splits, his late-race push reflects smart energy management, positioning him among the upper third of his division and class. Maintaining the pacing strategy and observing the gains in latter-mile speeds could be advantageous in future races.