Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kara Dias #22660 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 Progress Marked by Strategic Splits Kara Dias completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in a total elapsed time of 44:02, maintaining an average pace of 14:12 min/mile. Her strategic approach to pacing is evident in her splits. Beginning with a slower initial mile of 33:35, she picked up her pace significantly, dropping to a 4:38 min/mile by the second mile and fine-tuning to 4:56 min/mile in the third mile. This shows a strong ability to adapt during the run, improving her position from the starting ranks. Kara finished 1230th overall, placing 691st among female participants, and achieved 68th place in her division of F35-39. Its favorable to see improvement in her positioning by the end of the race, proving her endurance and strategic pacing are effective. Building on this by maintaining a more consistent pace across all splits could further benefit her performance in future events. Excellent adjustment strategy and stamina showcased throughout the race.