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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Drew Goldberg #4561 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Performance with Minor Late Fluctuations Drew maintained a strong and consistent pace during the early stages of the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. The first three miles were clocked at a steady 7:30-7:31 min/mile, showing consistent splits that helped Drew advance from an initial position of 524th overall to 346th by the 3-mile mark. This early consistency was a solid strategy to establish a good overall rhythm. Though the pace varied slightly between miles 5 and 13, with the fastest split at mile 8 clocking a 7:13 min/mile, slight slowdowns were noted. By the midpoint of the race, Drews placement fluctuated, eventually finishing 1034th overall out of 11,586 participants. To further improve performance, attention to pacing strategies in the later miles might aid in maintaining or increasing speed. Overall, completing the half marathon in 1:40:26 with an average pace of 7:40 min/mile reflects a commendable effort.