Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Molly Hageman #41685 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 Start, Opportunity to Finish Stronger Molly Hageman, representing Team Udder Khaos, competed in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her performance featured a strong initial mile with an 11:16 pace, placing her 69th in her division F25-29. The second mile saw a slight decrease in pace to 11:41 per mile as she fell to 91st place in her division. The third mile posed the greatest challenge, with a 13:47 split time, suggesting potential pacing adjustments could help maintain momentum. Overall, Molly completed the 5K in 38:03, averaging a pace of 12:16 per mile. Her final ranking was 95th in her division, out of 1972 participants. As Molly continues to develop her racing strategy, focusing on maintaining a steady pace, particularly in the latter half of her races, could yield significant improvements in future performances. Keep pushing forward, Molly, and look at gradual improvements for consistency throughout your race.