Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Riley #2025 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Fluctuations Michael Riley maintained a steady performance in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile distance in 1:42:59, with an overall pace of 7:51 min/mile. His pacing showed variability, starting with a strong mile at 7:45 min/mile and reaching his swiftest split at mile 8 with a 7:13 min/mile. Notably, Michael's splits ranged from his fastest (mile 8) to 8:37 min/mile by mile 6, indicating stamina over longer distances. In a field of 11,586 participants, Michael placed 1,274th overall, 950th among males, and 225th in his division for M20-24. His consistency is commendable, particularly in the latter half where he maintained a sub-8-minute pace for most splits. To improve further, focusing on maintaining momentum across each mile can help reduce variability in pacing and enhance overall performance. Excellent job maintaining a pace in the competitive middle section!