Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kim Hooker #32842 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 Performance with Strong Division Placement Kim Hooker delivered a steady and impressive run at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. In the female 60-64 division, she secured 12th place, demonstrating solid groundwork and pacing strategy. Starting with an initial split of 12:16 min/mile, she quickened her pace to 10:21 min/mile by the second mile, before settling into a consistent 11:21 min/mile for the third mile. Overall, her pacing throughout the race was commendable, averaging an overall pace of 11:23 min/mile. Improvement in phase transitions yielded positive results during the second mile, indicating her capacity for accelerating mid-race. Consistently placing 12th in her division across splits, she maintained her position without significant drop in time. The data suggests focussing on evenly distributing effort across stages for continued improvement. Her contribution to Team Fit Fam added a positive dynamic, overall delivering a noteworthy performance in a field of 1,972 participants. Keep harnessing that steady consistency, Kim!