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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: ALEXANDRE CARDOSO #2017 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Sustained Performance with a Speedy Start Alexandre Cardoso maintained a strong and consistent pace during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:44:05 at an average pace of 7:56 min/mile. Starting with an 8:06 min/mile pace in the first mile, Alexandre progressively improved his pace, reaching a fastest split of 6:32 min/mile between miles 7 and 8. This remarkable surge helped him climb the rankings, particularly in the male 30-34 division, eventually settling in at 183rd out of 11586 participants in his category. Throughout the race, his position fluctuated, demonstrating resilience. Alexandre's strongest placement improvement came between the 1-mile and the 4-mile mark, moving up from 856th to 647th overall. Despite a slower final mile with a pace of 9:05 min/mile, his strategic pacing earlier in the race was beneficial. Improving the final mile might enhance his overall time. Overall, a commendable performance punctuated by speed consistency and a burst of speed at a critical juncture.