Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katia Necoechea #41155 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

Steady Improvement and Consistent Finish Katia Necoechea's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K demonstrated steady pace management with a total time of 32:02 and an overall pace of 10:20 min/mile. Starting with a 10:34 pace in the first mile, she then improved her speed to 9:41 min/mile in the second. Despite a slight slowdown to 10:44 in the third mile, she maintained an overall consistent pace. These results showcase her ability to adjust and maintain her pacing under varying conditions. She finished 543rd overall out of 1972 runners, placed 238th among females, and 50th in her F25-29 division. Katia's improvement in the second mile is a noteworthy highlight, showing her ability to adapt mid-race. Focusing on maintaining that middle mile pace throughout the race could further enhance her future performances. Overall, she exhibited control and consistency in her race strategy.