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Date: Feb. 2, 2026 Participant: Meg Bathory #115 Race: 2026 RUSA Monday Morning Run 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Cold but otherwise good running conditions with no wind or rain.

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish in the Top 3 Meg Bathory ran a solid 5K with an official time of 26:37, maintaining a consistent overall pace of 8:35 min/mile. Her performance secured her an impressive 3rd place finish in both the female category and her division. Its notable how she improved her position significantly from 30th in the first mile to finishing 20th overall. Throughout the race, Meg demonstrated a notable ability to adjust her pace, particularly between the first mile split at 9:03 and the second at 8:12. Her steady pacing resulted in an improved overall rank, highlighting her strength in maintaining focus and momentum over the course.