Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Leslie Smith #4451 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Effective Finish In the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, Leslie Smith demonstrated a steady performance across the 13.1-mile course, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:17:22 and an overall pace of 10:29 min/mile. The initial stages of the race showed commendable consistency, with Leslie maintaining a pace slightly above 9:10 min/mile over the first two miles. Notably, Leslie held her position in the top half of the female division during these early miles. Mid-race, Leslie encountered some challenges as her pace dipped to 13:19 min/mile by mile 7. However, resilience was a key factor in this race, as she improved her pace in the final mile to 9:48 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. This ability to adjust and finish strong is commendable. Feedback would be to maintain focus on consistent pacing to ensure even stronger splits in future races. Keep up the great work!