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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Sam Wilkinson #2057 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Quick Opening, Then Pace Drift Over 5K Sam ran 5.00 km in 30:27, averaging 6:05/km. He was 2546th of 5624 overall, 1457th male, and 271st in the mens 3135 division. His fastest kilometre was the first in 5:37, and he reached 2 km in 11:30 at 5:45/km. In a fast evening 5K through Canary Wharf, that early speed put him ahead of his finishing position through 2 km. From there, his pace gradually eased: 6:09, 6:15, and 6:34 for the final 3 km. That meant a 57-second difference between his first and last kilometre. The key coaching point is pacing control: holding closer to his opening 2 km rhythm for longer would likely improve his overall time. A steadier middle section would also help limit the late drop-off.