Results/Photos

Date: May 30, 2026 Participant: James Albert #230 Race: 2026 Run on the River Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Energy Management Challenges James Albert achieved a consistent early pace at the 2026 Run on the River Half Marathon. Notably, he began with a strong 7:36 min/mile pace for the first mile, climbing to an impressive 6:56 min/mile by the second mile. His performance early in the race was stable, maintaining sub-8:00 min/mile splits through the initial half of the course. By the fourth mile, James secured the 6th place in his gender category, demonstrating a strong start and decent endurance during the first segment of the race. Around the midway mark, a shift occurred. Splits between miles 6 to 13 registered a gradual increment past the 8:00 min/mile pace, peaking at 8:54 min/mile in the 13th mile. While he finished 5th in his division for males aged 35-39, theres potential to examine pacing strategies over longer distances to maintain speed. Overall, the completion time was 1:45:17, with an average pace of 8:01 min/mile.