Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Malinda Claeys #41210 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 Performance with Consistent Pacing Malinda Claeys, a 34-year-old runner from Denver, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 38:21. Throughout the race, she maintained a steady pace. Her average pace was recorded at 12:22 min/mile. She started with a 12:10 min/mile pace for the first mile, slightly increased her speed to 11:58 min/mile in the second mile, but experienced a slower pace of 13:11 min/mile on the third mile. In terms of placement, Malinda was 953rd overall out of 1,972 participants. In her division, F30-34, she placed 93rd. While she showed a consistent performance, focusing on maintaining or increasing the pace in the latter part of the race could enhance her overall race results in future events. Consider incorporating interval training to build endurance and improve pacing consistency across the whole distance.