Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Wilkerson #41718 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 Pace and Steady Progression Lauren Wilkerson showcased consistent pacing during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the race with an overall time of 36:08 and an average pace of 11:39 min/mile. Her strong finish placed her 401st among female participants, out of 1,972 total participants, demonstrating competitive resilience in her division. Notably, she ranked 76th out of her peers in the F25-29 age division, signaling a solid performance. Analyzing her splits, Lauren demonstrated improvement in maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. She began with a 12:08 min/mile for the first mile, followed by an impressive adjustment to 11:14 min/mile by the second split. Her final split settled at 11:45 min/mile, maintaining her overall race pace effectively. A balanced approach to pacing in each segment can further enhance race outcomes in the future. Continue building on this steady performance with targeted pace work and interval training.