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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Rachel Finkle #11819 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Room for Late Race Gains Rachel Finkle from Philadelphia showed a commendable performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a total time of 2:07:42 and an overall pace of 9:44 min/mile. Notably, Rachel achieved her fastest pace between miles 1 and 4, maintaining a consistent pace of approximately 9:34 min/mile. Her placement within the N20-24 division saw fluctuations, starting strong in 1st place for the first two miles before finishing in 5th place. Rachel's pacing strategy was thoughtful, particularly as shown in the resurgence of slightly faster split times in mile 8 with a time of 9:16. While the middle portion of the race demonstrated a slight slowdown, with paces peaking at 10:31 during mile 7, identifying opportunities to maintain momentum can be beneficial in future races. Overall, Rachel consistently outperformed numerous peers with a strong showing in her age division and gender rankings.