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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Nathan Margosian #5477 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Surges Nathan Margosian, at 27 from Washington, DC, completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:53:24. His average pace was 8:39 min/mile over the course of 13.1 miles. Notably, Nathan's pacing strategy was consistent, showcasing a solid understanding of race management. His fastest split was the 12th mile, covered in 8:12, indicating a strong push towards the end. His overall placement was 2563rd among 11,586 participants, and he finished 1705th in the male category and 410th in the M25-29 division. Nathan executed a brilliant mid-race surge between miles 5 and 6, dropping to an 8:29 pace. This demonstrates potential for even pacing improvements. Attention to split variation, particularly the slower mile 7 at 9:22, could further enhance future performances. Increasing consistency in pacing will be key to shaving seconds off his overall time.