Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicole Walters #42458 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 Progress and Improved Pacing Nicole Walters completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a time of 59:49, showing significant improvement from her previous race time of 1:12:00. Her elapsing pace of 19:18 min/mile marks a noticeable advancement compared to 23:13 min/mile before. Notably, her splits were consistent, with slight improvements in pace from the first to the second mile. These improvements suggest a more controlled and steady approach during the race. While her overall place was 1571 out of 1972 participants, Nicole advanced within her division, moving up from 84th to 79th place. Her team, Paradise, will benefit from her consistent track record of improvement. Focus on maintaining pace in earlier segments could enhance her final time even more. Congratulations on the improved performance and the clear dedication to refining your strategy. Quality pacing is key, so continue to develop that skill.