Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Barbara Butkus #894 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Barbara maintained a steady pace throughout the half marathon with an overall time of 1:49:26 and an impressive average pace of 8:21 min/mile. She displayed consistency in her splits, starting with 8:40 min/mile in the first mile and following through with minor fluctuations. Notably, her 8th-mile split was her fastest at 7:54 min/mile. This reflects a strategic push towards the end, demonstrating great stamina. While her overall placement was 2011 out of 11587 participants, Barbara did exceptionally well within her division, finishing 38th in the F40-44 category. Her pacing strategy showed resilience, particularly maintaining a steady pace in the latter half of the race. As a coach, focusing on that sustained effort could lead to even more competitive times; consider pacing adjustments to further optimize performance over varying sections. Excellent job, and keep up the intense training!