Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emmy Hill #41636 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 in Boulderthon 5K Emmy Hill showcased steady pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a first mile split of 19:48, her determination was clear. She maintained a consistent pace across the miles, with her slowest split at mile two, clocking in at 20:37 min/mile. Despite this, she kept her focus and completed the third mile with a split pace of 20:52 min/mile. Overall, Emmy achieved an elapsed time of 1:02:31 with an average pace of 20:10 min/mile. Successfully navigating her age division, she placed 43rd in the F14 & Under category, which is commendable for an 8-year-old competitor. As part of the Colorado Hills team, continuing to focus on pace consistency will aid her future performances. Concentrating on the middle portion of her race could help shave some time. Keep practicing the pacing strategies and technique!