Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Shavonne Southerland #51787 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K Distance: 4.35 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Mid-Race Surge Shavonne Southerland displayed a strong and consistent performance during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K. Starting with a 12:57 min/mile pace, she gained momentum by reducing her pace to 11:54 min/mile in the second mile. This improvement resulted in an enhanced position across the board, progressing from 924th to 756th overall and making significant jumps in her gender (622nd to 501st) and age division (30th to 23rd). Although Shavonne's pace slightly varied after the second mile, her performance remained steady with a final recorded pace of 12:30 min/mile over the entire 4.35-mile course. Her overall placement within her division of F45-49 was 47th. Focusing on consistent pacing through the final stretch could help maintain the improvements achieved early in the race. Keep practicing and great work on those strategic improvements!