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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Quinn Songer #2867 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish After Mid-Race Challenges Quinn completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 1:44:46, averaging a pace of 7:59 minutes per mile. His finish placed him 1,443rd overall out of 11,586 participants, showcasing a commendable stamina and effort. He started strong, maintaining a consistent pace for the first two miles, clocking in at 8:55 and 8:30 per mile. However, a slight dip in momentum occurred between miles 3 and 4 with a 10:00 minute pace, causing a temporary slip in his division rank to 47th. Quinn's performance notably improved after mile 5, with impressive negative splits in consecutive miles. For instance, his split time at mile 6 was 8:07, a significant gain from mile 3. He maintained an accelerated pace from mile 8 onwards, reaching as low as 6:50 per mile by mile 12. Overall, his strategic shift mid-race returned fruitful results, climbing back to 30th in his division by the finish. Continual focus on maintaining stronger early splits could further enhance his performance.