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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Brett Hanson #4564 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Brett Hanson maintained an impressively consistent pace throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Starting with an initial split of 8:42 min/mile, he quickly gained momentum, clocking his fastest mile at 7:37 in the eleventh split. His overall average pace was 8:12 min/mile, contributing to a final time of 1:47:33. Despite some fluctuations in pace, such as the 8:55 pace in mile seven, Brett successfully accelerated when necessary, improving his final placement significantly over the last few miles. Brett finished as the 1,316th male and 316th in his division (M25-29) out of 11,586 participants. Notable achievements include a strategic pace increase in the penultimate mile, resulting in a position climb. While minor time losses were observed, particularly in the seventh mile, overall times reflect a disciplined approach to sustained speed across the race. Continuing to focus on stamina during mid-race segments could further enhance future performances.