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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Jill Loughran #3246 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Jill Loughran demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout. Her splits ranged mostly between 8:25 and 8:33 min/mile during the first half. Notably, she showed agility by improving her pace significantly in the last few miles, highlighting an impressive 7:33 min/mile split at mile 13. Her overall elapsed time was 1:47:07, translating to an average pace of 8:10 min/mile for the entire 13.1-mile course. Despite crowded standings with 11,586 total participants, Jill secured noteworthy placements, achieving 34th in her division (F40-44) out of a competitive field. Her improvements around mid-race and strong finish, especially in the last five miles, were significant, notably placing her consistently within the top 500 women participants. Optimizing mid-race pacing further could enhance her future performances, but her strong finish showcases excellent endurance capabilities.