Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Blackburn #41077 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

Strong Finish with Improved Splits Katie Blackburn demonstrated a notable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event. Starting with a split of 12:12 for the first mile, she quickly improved her pace to 9:38 in the second mile, marking a significant 2:34-minute reduction in split time. This improvement contributed to an overall time of 33:05, averaging a pace of 10:40 per mile over 3.1 miles. Katie's strategic pacing saw her placement rise steadily, moving from 694th overall in the first mile to 613th by the finish line. Her final split was 10:17, solidifying a consistent pace improvement throughout the race. Katie placed 265th among female participants and 53rd in her age division (F30-34), out of a total of 1972 participants. Focusing on maintaining her pace from the second mile will be beneficial. Overall, a well-managed race with impressive progress in her split times.