Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Francine Stephens #41294 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 and Strong Performance Francine Stephens delivered a consistent race at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showcasing her pacing abilities throughout the event. Starting with a first mile pace of 7:49 minutes per mile, she maintained a steady speed finishing the second mile faster at 7:30 minutes per mile. Her overall elapsed time was 24:31, averaging a pace of 7:54 minutes per mile. This performance placed her 10th in the F30-34 division. Analyzing the splits, Francine's second mile showed an improvement compared to her first and third, marked by a negative split. Her third mile was covered at a pace of 8:11, slightly slowing from her faster second mile. Maintaining her position in the top 10 of her division is noteworthy, and theres potential for sharpening the pacing strategy in the last mile. Francine can take pride in her stable performance, with prospects of refining her race strategy further.