Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Maria Vadivel #42295 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 Splits and Strong Finish Maria Vadivel maintained a commendable performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She began with a 10:14 min/mile pace in the first mile, then increased her speed to a more competitive 8:51 min/mile in the second mile. Her final mile was completed at a pace of 9:44 min/mile, resulting in an overall elapsed time of 29:48. Her consistent average pace of 9:36 min/mile is notable for ensuring she achieved her race goal efficiently. Her placing was consistent across divisions: 30th in her age group (F30-34), 164th in gender (F), and 408th overall out of 1972 participants. An area to consider for future races might be trying to sustain the momentum gained in the second mile, which had her fastest split, throughout the final mile. Marias ability to adjust her pace dynamically within the second mile is a competitive edge that shows promise for even more impressive future performances.