Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Arisa Choi #43093 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 Improvement in Split Performance Arisa Choi demonstrated notable pacing improvements throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an 11:56 min/mile in the first mile, she progressed to a 10:06 min/mile in the second mile, showing a strong ability to accelerate. By maintaining a consistent pace of 10:40 in the third mile, her strategic pacing was evident, helping her advance in placement. Overall, Arisa finished with an elapsed time of 33:45 and an average pace of 10:53 min/mile. She placed 26th in the F40-44 division out of a significant number of participants. Her steady pacing strategy translated into noticeable improvements in her standings per mile, finishing 54 places higher overall from her initial placement. For future races, focusing on maintaining that acceleration after the second mile could help continue momentum and further improve standings. Keep up the excellent work, and consider this progress as a benchmark for future endeavors!