Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Lily Tan #7221 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Lily Tan completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a final time of 1:57:05. Her overall average pace was 8:56 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Through the race, she displayed an impressive pattern of gradual improvement in pace, notably speeding up in the latter stages. While her position shifted across the course, she maintained a consistent pace, demonstrating an effective race strategy. Initial miles were paced around the 9-minute mark, peaking at mile 3 with a time of 9:31. A strategic increase in pace from mile 6 allowed her to achieve a negative split, reflecting her ability to conserve energy for a strong finish. Lily's remarkable last mile, at a pace of 8:31, shows potential for further enhancement in earlier phase pacing. Her performance in the F15-19 division placed her 66th, indicating that focusing on mid-race consistency might improve future race standings.