Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Monica Stone #42855 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 Splits and a Steady Finish Monica Stone from Denver, CO, ran the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a consistent effort. Her opening mile was completed in 12:05, positioning her 393rd in her gender category and 71st in her division (F30-34). The second mile showed improvement with a split time of 10:56 transitioning her to 414th in gender and 78th in division. Conversely, the third mile took a bit longer at 12:11, but she maintained steady positions by ending 77th in division with robust control. Monica completed the 5K in 36:24, with an average pace of 11:44 min/mile. Competing against a total of 1972 participants, she held a strong presence overall. Continual exposure to more races can aid in improving pacing strategy towards a more uniform split time. Her participation with Team Slayers indicates a supportive network that can be advantageous for future events.