Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 8, 2026 Participant: Sam Powell #2216 Race: 2026 Runtastic HEBER 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Speed With a Strong Finish Sam Powell displayed an impressive performance at the 2026 Runtastic HEBER 5K. Completing the race with a time of 24:31, his overall average pace was 7:54 min/mile. His opening mile set a solid foundation with a pace of 7:57 min/mile. This consistent pacing continued into the second mile with a slight deceleration to 8:30 min/mile, before he picked up the pace again to finish the third mile at a swift 7:39 min/mile. Although the race consisted of 245 participants, Sam maintained a steady position, demonstrating his endurance and pacing strategy. While maintaining top positions in his division M11-14, he started in 1st but concluded 2nd, indicating a need to maintain or improve his middle-mile pacing to retain a top position in future races. With these stats, Sam shows great potential to enhance his races by focusing on stable mid-race pacing.