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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Laura Raphael #1431 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Fast Finish and Consistent 5K Execution Laura ran 5.00 km in 27:24, averaging 5:28/km. She finished 531st female out of 5,624 overall participants, with a strong late-race move: her final kilometre was her quickest at 5:13/km. After opening in 5:23/km, she settled through 2 km in 10:57 and 3 km in 16:48 before regaining speed well over the last 2 km. The pacing pattern stands out: 5:23, 5:34, 5:51, 5:24, 5:13 per km. That shows a mid-race dip followed by a decisive response, gaining places through 4 km and into the finish. For a fast evening 5K through Canary Wharf, that closing speed is a useful marker. Next step as a coach: aim to smooth out the 2nd and 3rd kilometres to match the strong start and finish.