Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Gihae Kwak #10581 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Midway Acceleration Gihae maintained an impressive consistency throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, with an overall elapsed pace of 10:57 min/mile. Beginning at a steady pace of 11:32 min/mile, she quickly adjusted, clocking a swift 11:03 min/mile by the second mile. Midway, she capitalized on her momentum with a remarkable fourth-mile split of 10:21, one of her fastest paces, showcasing a notable strength in maintaining speed over distance. Continuing to sustain her energy, Gihae finished the race with an elapsed time of 2:23:30. Her consistent pacing was evident with only minor fluctuations in speed, demonstrated by several splits hovering around 11:00 min/mile. Ending the race with a placement of 6,929th out of 11,586 participants overall, Gihae was placed 3,379th in the female category and 190th in her age division, F40-44. Strengthening her end pace could benefit future races.