Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ember Vanecek #42733 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 Throughout the Race Ember Vanecek participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event, completing a distance of 3.1 miles with a total elapsed time of 1:11:28. Ember's overall pace was 23:03 min/mile. At just 9 years of age, she secured the 47th place in the F14 & Under division, a commendable effort for her age group. Examining her splits, Ember began with an initial mile at an elapsed pace of 22:28 min/mile. Her pace slightly slowed to 25:22 min/mile in the second mile, but she improved in the final stretch with a pace of 21:17 min/mile, marking her fastest split. This shows effective effort in maintaining a strong finish. Ember's overall placement was 1643 out of 1972 participants, highlighting a competitive spirit worth nurturing. Encouraging varied pace strategies in training may further enhance Ember's racing experience.