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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Maria Paredes #101 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Start Maria Paredes delivered a noteworthy performance in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive pace of 7:04 min/mile for the entire race. Right from the start, she established a competitive pace of 6:47 min/mile in the first mile, showing proficiency and determination. Her second-mile performance was even sharper, with a 6:35 min/mile split time, placing her 35th in her gender category. Maria reached her peak placement in the F40-44 division at the 3-mile mark, claiming the top spot. As the race progressed, Maria displayed steady pacing, covering 10 miles consistently within the 6:50 to 6:58 min/mile range. Her final split time was a commendable 6:58 min/mile over the last mile, contributing to a total elapsed time of 1:32:38. Despite moving from the top spot in the division to 6th place overall, Maria's ability to pace evenly across the distance is notable. For future races, focusing on maintaining her early race speed could further enhance her performance.