Nick Williams finds that redemption lives close to home, in his second attempt this fall with a new personal best. Meanwhile Shinobu Kusakabe positioned herself excellently for a potential breakthrough, cruising through halfway in 1:37:04 and finishing 6th in her division. Well done to all!

GORE-TEX® Philadelphia Marathon
November 17, 2013 - Philadelphia, PA
Results

Marathon
Bib	Name 			S/Age	Net	Pace	Plc	Sex	Div
1395	Nicholas Williams	M31	3:00:12	6:52	316	287	61
2676	Shinobu Kusakabe	F42	3:22:30	7:43	1059	159	6
1024	Daisuke Ogata		M38	3:27:42	7:55	1372	1126	189
3288	Scott Sanger		M48	4:04:23	9:19	4539	3012	345
10,889 Finishers

Half Marathon
Bib	Name 			Sex/Age Net	Pace 	Plc 	SexPlc 	Div
20733	Brian Savitch		M34	1:24:53	6:28	128	109	24
12,466 Finishers

Shinobu writes:

I had a great time at Philly, celebrating its 20th race. Security was tightened at the start/finish but no confusion. Overall, very well managed race with extremely supportive volunteers and spectators.

I’ll certainly work for the breakthrough you spoke of! It may require more uphill workout and track workout…I’d welcome advice [for] next time.

Shinobu Kusakabe and Daisuke Ogata share a quiet moment waiting at the start of the 2013 Philadelphia Marathon