Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Melissa Salazar #42802 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 Pacing with a Steady Performance Melissa Salazar achieved an elapsed time of 34:52 in the 5K event at the 2025 Boulderthon. She maintained an overall pace of 11:14 min/mile. Her performance was consistent, as noted by her slightly varied paces starting at 10:32 min/mile for the first mile, then adjusting to 10:57 min/mile and finally to 11:13 min/mile across the next two miles. This indicates a steady effort with minor challenges in maintaining her initial pace. In her category, Melissa placed 38th in the F35-39 division out of a total of 1972 participants. Additionally, her gender placement was 346th, showcasing her capacity to maintain pace among peers. A small adjustment in pacing strategy could result in improved performance in future races. Focusing on pace consistency throughout will help boost her overall results. Keep up the steady effort, Melissa! Your consistent performance sets a solid foundation for future training and racing.