Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michelle Perdon #41244 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

Steady Progress in the Boulderthon 5K Michelle showed consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting strong, she clocked a 10:09 min/mile pace in the first mile, placing 12th in her division. As the race progressed, her pace adjusted to 11:02 min/mile in the second mile, transitioning smoothly through the ranks. By mile three, the pace settled at 13:19 min/mile, indicating some fatigue, but she maintained her position at 17th in the F45-49 division. Michelle completed the 5K race with an overall time of 35:37, achieving an average pace of 11:29 min/mile. Out of 1972 participants, she secured the 778th position. Within the gender category, her 376th place indicates a solid performance. It would be beneficial to focus future training on endurance to maintain speed in later miles. Well done on your effort, Michelle!