Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Melissa Perez #40379 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 Performance with Opportunities for Adjustment Melissa Perez completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in 38:13, with an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Her performance was consistent throughout the race, displaying a strategic execution with slight variations in split times. She started strong with an 11:10 pace for the first mile, slowing gradually to 12:25 for the second mile and 13:24 for the third. Her overall placement was 944th out of 1,972 participants. Comparing this performance to her 2023 Boulderthon 5K, Melissa's pace was slower, which may present an area of focus for future training. Despite the slower pace, she maintained her stamina throughout the race, as evidenced by consistent pacing in her splits. With focused training on pacing strategies, especially in the second and third miles, there is potential for improvement in her finishing time in future events. Great job maintaining a steady effort throughout the race!