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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Ryan Costa #7276 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Performance with Steady Splits Ryan Costa maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, covering the 13.1 miles in 2:08:02 with an average pace of 9:46 min/mile. Noteworthy was his ability to hold a consistent pace from miles 1 to 4, fluctuating slightly but keeping times between 9:05 to 9:40 min/mile. His most efficient mile was mile 8 at an 8:59 pace. This mid-race consistency highlighted his capability to maintain a solid effort across different splits. While Ryan was strong in the first half, his split pace slowed in the final miles. Particularly for miles 11 through 13, the pace shifted to a range of 10:21 to 11:03 min/mile. Analyzing these later splits could help in strategizing future races. Small adjustments in pacing and race strategy may improve overall performance, especially in the closing stages. With these observations, Ryan can focus on refining speed endurance as a primary goal in upcoming races.