Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Lysek #41600 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 Effort with Strong Start Lauren Lysek demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the race in 34:49 with an elapsed pace of 11:13 min/mile. Starting strong, her first mile was completed in 11:17, placing her 320th among females and 60th in her age division. Despite an increase in her pace to 10:36 in the second mile, her placement shifted slightly to 341st among females. The final mile saw a pace adjustment to 11:45, resulting in an overall finish of 726th among 1972 participants. Lauren maintained her rank in the top third of her age division throughout the race. Although the final mile was slower, her initial pacing strategy is noted as effectively setting the tone for the event. Focusing on maintaining pace during the latter stages of the race could enhance her results in the future. Keep building on this steady foundation for continued improvement.