Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Tayla Young #3609 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong closing kilometre lifts a steady 5K Tayla Young completed the 5K in 27:58, averaging 5:35/km across 5.00km. She placed 2012th of 5624 overall, 614th among women, and 200th in the female 2630 division. Representing Barts Health NHS Trust, she also recorded a fastest kilometre of 5:24 to finish. Her pacing was controlled: 5:30, 5:41, 5:45, 5:40, then 5:24. That final kilometre was 21 seconds quicker than her slowest split and brought her average back to 5:35/km. Through 4km she had moved up to 1960th overall and 586th among women, showing solid mid-race positioning. The key coaching takeaway is clear: the finishing speed was there, so aiming to hold closer to that rhythm from 34km could help lower the overall time at future fast evening 5Ks like this Canary Wharf race.