Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Kathryn Brutzman #4369 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities to Gain Speed Kathryn maintained a steady pace throughout the half marathon, showcasing her endurance with a total elapsed time of 1:54:54. Her initial miles set a strong foundation, starting with an 8:31 min/mile pace and gradually moving to more consistent efforts within the 8:20s range. The most efficient split was clocked at mile 2 with an 8:16 pace. The slight increase in pace during miles 9 through 13, when her splits ranged from 9:09 to 9:28 min/mile, suggests possible fatigue over the latter portion of the race. Finishing among the top 25% of participants, Kathryn ranked 980th in her gender category and 312th within her division, demonstrating competitive potential. Her ability to maintain consistency through the first half of the race highlights solid preparation. Focusing on speed work and recovery pacing might help optimize those final miles. Kathryn's effort reflects a strong performance with promising areas to develop further speed and endurance.