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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Fang He #11846 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Fang began the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a steady pace. The initial 3 miles were completed with an average pace of 9:35 to 9:37 min/mile, consistently sitting at 99th place in the M40-44 division. From the 4th mile, there was a noticeable drop, with the pace slowing to 10:11 min/mile and placements slightly changing, with a notable 98 place gain in the M40-44 division by mile 5. The race's second half saw further pace fluctuations, starting from 10:45 min/mile at mile 6 and peaking at 12:15 min/mile by mile 7. Despite the slowed pace, Fang completed the half marathon with an overall time of 2:22:31, maintaining competitive division placements, finishing 244th in M40-44. The steady early pace indicates solid potential, and working on sustaining speed across the entire distance could yield a more consistent performance in future events.