Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emma Jantos #42236 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 Pacing and Steady Progression Emma Jantos, a 19-year-old runner hailing from Fort Collins, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her performance was marked by impressive pacing tactics and consistent improvement with each mile. Emma started off with a split pace of 11:30 min/mile for the first mile, then improved her pace to 9:16 min/mile on the second mile. For the final mile, she maintained her momentum with a split pace of 10:15 min/mile. Emma's overall results were commendable with a finishing time of 32:10 and an average pace of 10:22 min/mile, placing her 16th in the F15-19 division and 244th among female participants. Her ability to quicken in the second mile suggests a potential for a more aggressive start. Increasing her starting pace just slightly could lead to even stronger performances in future races. Emma's consistent pacing is a strong foundation to build upon.