Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Kirsten Braunius #4193 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Triumphs in the Second Half Kirsten Braunius delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly. Starting at an 8:50 min/mile pace for the first mile, she successfully increased her speed as the race progressed. By mile 13, Kirsten achieved her quickest pace at 7:20 min/mile. Her consistent pace between miles 6 and 8, which hovered around the 8:30 min/mile mark, demonstrated her strong endurance and ability to maintain speed over longer distances. This strategic distribution of effort contributed significantly to her successful race time. With a total elapsed time of 1:48:56 and an average pace of 8:18 min/mile, Kirsten finished at 28th in her division. She showed notable resilience, particularly after mile 5, where she began to regain places lost earlier in the race. Placing 581st out of female participants highlights her overall performance in a field of over 11,000 runners. Focusing on pacing during the initial miles may further enhance future performances.