Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Sota #41323 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 Performance with Room to Refine Race Strategy Stephanie Sota from Arvada, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an elapsed time of 28:55, averaging a 9:19 min/mile pace. The race featured 1,972 participants, and Stephanie placed 345th overall, 132nd among females, and 14th in her F35-39 division. Her performance was consistently strong, with split times varying slightly across the race: 9:28 for the first mile, 8:56 for the second mile, and 9:29 for the third. Stephanie maintained steady paces, demonstrating a solid grasp on her running speed throughout the course. Her most efficient mile was the second, where she clocked an 8:56 pace, showing potential for improved speed if she can maintain this throughout. It may be beneficial to focus on consistent pace maintenance throughout the race to potentially see further improvements. Her consistent division placement indicates a good position within her group.