Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Shirlene Jenkins #52528 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K Distance: 4.35 miles

Consistent Performance with a Steady Pace Shirlene Jenkins completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly 7K with a final time of 1:16:41, averaging a pace of 17:37 min/mile. Her performance showed a strategic pace ranging between 16:36 to 18:41 min/mile across the splits. Impressively, she maintained a consistent rhythm, beginning the race with a solid 17:13 min/mile pace, and impressively increased her speed for the second mile with her fastest split of 16:36 min/mile. Throughout the race, Shirlene consistently adjusted her pace, allowing for strategic shifts in positioning. By Mile 2, she moved up 93 places overall and gained 70 places in her gender category. The final two miles saw a gradual deceleration but reflected a consistent effort in her division, with her final rank landing her 58th in the F55-59 division. Focusing on mid-race energy management could be beneficial for increasing overall pace durability in future races. Keep up the progress!