Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madeline Nelson #42674 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 Nets Strong Division Placement Madeline Nelson delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 28:59 and an average pace of 9:21 min/mile. Her placement was particularly strong within her division (F15-19), where she secured 9th place among her peers. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with split times of 9:26, 9:13, and 9:32 for each mile. Notably, she improved her overall positioning as the race progressed, moving from 378th to 350th place overall out of 1972 participants. From the data, the slight slowdown in the final mile could be an opportunity for targeted training. Focusing on endurance might help maintain that mid-race pace of 9:13 min/mile. Overall, Madeline's ability to maintain a steady pace and improve her positioning is a promising sign. Keep building on this foundation, especially in the final mile, to enhance future performances.