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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Dana Ballentine #8507 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Mark a Notable Performance Dana Ballentine completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an impressive finishing time of 1:51:02. Her average pace was a strong 8:28 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. A notable highlight of her race was her performance in the last mile, where she clocked a swift 7:33 min/mile, demonstrating a remarkable ability to conserve energy and finish strong. Throughout the race, her pacing consistency stands out. After an initial mile pace of 8:45 min/mile, Dana maintained her pace around the 8:40 to 8:45 min/mile range up to mile 10, before gradually accelerating in the last three miles. With an overall placement of 2229 out of 11586 participants and being 701st in her gender category, her performance indicates a solid effort. Focusing on another equally strong start and mid-race can potentially yield even better results in future events. Keep up the great work, Dana!