Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Carleen Buechele #51889 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K Distance: 4.35 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Start Carleen began her race with consistent pacing throughout the first two miles, clocking in split times of 14:11 minutes each, with a steady pace of 14:11 min/mile. After the second mile, there was a noticeable shift in her pace, increasing to 16:05 min/mile by the third mile. This change in pace affected her placement, as she went from holding the 11th position in her division to the 17th position. In the final stretch, Carleen completed the 4.35-mile distance with an overall elapsed time of 1:06:29, maintaining an average pace of 15:17 min/mile. This positioned her 25th in her division among F60-64 competitors. Despite losing a few spots, starting consistently and maintaining a steady pace during the first half of the race is commendable. It could be beneficial to work on maintaining that initial pace throughout future races.