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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Mateja Smailys-Bartkus #6490 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Steady Opening, Strong Positioning Through 2km Mateja completed the 5K in 31:58, averaging 6:23/km. She covered the first 2km very evenly in 6:11 and 6:12, reaching 12:22 at halfway to 2km and moving up to 2,581st overall and 188th in the female 1825 division at that point. She finished 208th in her age group out of a 5,624-runner field. Her pacing pattern was consistent early, then eased slightly across the second half: 6:28, 6:38, and 6:31/km from 3km to 5km. That opening 2km shows good control and a solid baseline pace. For the next outing, the key coaching focus is extending that early rhythm deeper into the race, especially through 34km, where the largest slowdown appeared. In a fast evening 5K like Run The Wharf, that can make a noticeable difference.