Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ainsley Kaenel #42625 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

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Ainsley Kaenel completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 29:38, achieving an average pace of 9:33 min/mile. Her performance was stable across each mile, showing only minimal variation in pace. Ainsley's splits were 10:33, 8:32, and 9:43, demonstrating her ability to maintain and adjust her speed effectively. She improved her overall placement from 420 at the first mile to 398 by the race's end, indicating strong endurance and the capacity to pass competitors. In her division, F15-19, she placed 12th out of an unspecified number, which is commendable. As a suggestion, focusing on maintaining the faster pace from mile two into the final stretch could further enhance her finishing time. Overall, Ainsley's consistency and improvements throughout the race highlight her well-balanced approach to pacing.