Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Rachel Murphy #10760 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Rachel Murphy completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon in 2:23:53, maintaining a steady average pace of 10:59 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, her pacing demonstrated consistency with slight improvements as the race progressed. Her splits varied minimally, with the fastest mile clocked at 10:10 min/mile during the 13th mile. This late-race speed led to a solid finish, showing control and energy management. Throughout the race, Rachel effectively managed her position, starting with ranks in the top 3000 overall. Her overall position changed modestly, finishing 6973rd out of 11,586 participants. The strongest placement was seen in her division (F25-29), where she secured 817th place. Focus on maintaining this steady pace can enhance future performance, potentially improving both time and position. Great work on the split consistency and impressive finish! Continuing to work on strategies for mid-race pacing could provide additional gains.