Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carisa Beaber #41344 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 with Strategic Gains Carisa Beaber demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with strategically improved pacing after the first mile. Her split times show notable progress, beginning with an 11:30 min/mile pace for the first mile, and then accelerating to 10:15 min/mile for the second. This adjustment resulted in a stronger positioning, moving her up four places overall by the final mile. Maintaining an average pace of 10:54 min/mile, Carisa successfully ranked 10th in her age division F55-59, amidst a total of 1,972 participants. Compared to her previous year's performance at the Boulderthon, there was a slight increase in her overall race time. However, focusing on increasing speed in the initial mile could strongly enhance her performance in future races, providing a competitive edge and potentially improving her overall placement. Keep up the great work!