Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Annie Manner #41049 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

A Journey from Steady Start to Strong Finish Annie Manner, age 10, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, covering a distance of 3.1 miles with an elapsed time of 38:14 and an average pace of 12:20 min/mile. She improved her pace significantly throughout the race. Her first mile was covered in 22:44 at a 22:44 min/mile pace. However, by the second mile, her pace dropped impressively to 14:51 min/mile, with a split time of 7:00. The third mile saw further improvement, bringing her pace down to 12:21 min/mile and completing that split in 7:22. Annie placed 18th in her division (F14 & Under) and 488th in the female category, among 1972 participants. Maintaining a strong performance throughout the race is noteworthy. To further enhance her performance, focusing on an even pace from the beginning could be beneficial. The data show potential for future races, setting a foundation for gradual improvement in racing strategies and pacing consistency.