Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kara Hena #41437 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 Pacing with Strong Division Finish Kara Hena showcased consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall time of 26:30 and maintaining an average pace of 8:33 minutes per mile. Her 5K performance placed her 73rd among females and 6th in the F40-44 division, a testament to her strong execution in a competitive field of 1972 participants. Focusing on the splits, Kara started the race with a solid first mile at 8:37, picking up speed in the second mile with an impressive 8:12 pace. She maintained her composure in the third mile with a split time of 8:44. Notably, her split rankings shifted from 5th to 7th in her division as the race progressed. For further improvement, she might focus on maintaining her second-mile pace throughout the entire race to enhance her overall performance. Keep up the positive momentum!