Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madison Hardick #42177 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 Pace with Notable Improvements Madison improved her placement at each mile marker in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She completed the race in 37:28 with an overall pace of 12:05 min/mile, progressing from a 12:24 pace in the first mile to 11:59 by the third mile. Her total time placed her 446th among female participants and 88th in the F25-29 division, showcasing solid improvements in divisional rankings at each mile. From last years half marathon pace of 10:15 min/mile, her pacing strategy in a shorter 5K race shows well-maintained endurance and effort throughout the run. Her ability to slightly quicken her pace with each mile is promising. A target for the next race could be reducing the time spent in the first mile to enhance overall performance even further. Madisons steady improvement in overall and gender placements is commendable, as she gained positions steadily through the event.