Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ana Ramos #41882 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 Start with Opportunities to Build Speed Ana Ramos completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 28:34, achieving an average pace of 9:13 min/mile. Her pacing started strong with an initial mile at 8:29 min/mile, placing her 22nd in the F25-29 division. However, each subsequent mile showed a decrease in speed, with the final mile clocking in at 9:56 min/mile, resulting in a final divisional placement of 29th in her division. Participation among females was competitive, with Ana consistently ranked 125th in her gender category throughout the race. Her ability to maintain her position from the second to the third mile illustrates endurance, though there is potential for speed improvements in the latter stages of the race. To enhance her overall performance, Ana might focus on maintaining speed in the final mile, which could positively impact her rankings in future races.