Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sarah Lee #41561 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strategic Start with Improved Pace Transition Sarah Lee's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K displayed an intriguing shift in pacing strategy. She started with a slower first mile split of 22:18, significantly affecting her overall pace but showcasing a calculated build-up later. Her most impressive split was the second mile at 6:38 min/mile, descending sharply from her initial pace and indicating a strategic middle-race surge. Although her last mile slowed slightly to a 7:01 min/mile split, the tactical pace fluctuation might be an area to re-evaluate for future races. Overall, Sarah completed the race in 36:59 with an average pace of 11:55 min/mile, finishing 431st in her gender and 81st in her division out of 1972 participants. Compared to her previous performance in the 2024 Boulderthon, there was a slight decline in overall placing and time. In future races, maintaining the momentum from her strongest middle mile could enhance her finishing time and improve results. A focus on consistent pacing could yield significant gains.