Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Quinnan Piestrup #42576 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 Effort with Improving Opportunities Quinnan Piestrup competed in the 5K race during the 2025 Boulderthon with a total time of 38:12 and an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Her pacing showed a pattern, starting with a first mile split of 11:27, followed by a second mile at 12:04, and finishing the third mile at a 13:37 pace. Notably, she started strong in the first mile, which was her best split, indicating potential for pacing adjustment to maintain speed across the remaining miles. In her division, F25-29, Quinnan ranked 97th in a competitive field. She consistently maintained her position through the race, concluding with a position of 484th among all female participants. To improve future performance, focusing on maintaining the initial mile pace across subsequent miles could lead to a more evenly distributed effort. Building on this strategy will help her enhance endurance, especially in the latter parts of the race.