Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Hilary Brown #41515 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 Improvement in 5K Performance Hilary Brown demonstrated steady improvement in her performance at the 2025 Boulderthon. Her overall time for the 5K was 30:10, marking her fastest pace of 9:44 minutes per mile compared to previous races. Notably, Hilary improved her division ranking from 20th in the first mile to finish 16th, showing competitive strength in the F40-44 category. Her split times displayed consistent pacing, with a slight drop in time achieved in the second mile at 9:27. In comparison to her 2024 Boulderthon performance, Hilary shaved off 17 seconds from her total time, illustrating a positive trend. With a total of 1972 participants, her move from 11th to 16th in the division and 181st to 176th in gender suggests a deeper field of runners this year. Focusing on acceleration during the final mile could further enhance her future race outcomes.