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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Michael Iannotta #548 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Start Michael Iannotta maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:11:56. Starting strong, Michael clocked his fastest split at mile 1 with a time of 5:13 and initially placed 2nd overall. His pace remained steady, averaging 5:29 per mile over the 13.1 miles. Michael achieved a noteworthy 5th place overall and an excellent 2nd place in his division for males aged 25-29. During the race, Michael's performance fluctuated slightly, notably taking the lead at mile 3 but gradually dropping to 5th by the finish. Despite a slower 7th mile with a split time of 5:59, he quickly regained momentum, recording a strong comeback with a split time of 5:14 at mile 8. For future races, focusing on maintaining energy in the mid-race could enhance overall performance. Excellent work holding a competitive pace in a large field of 11,586 participants.