Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mary-margaret Madden #42692 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 Gains Highlight Strong Placement Mary-margaret Madden of Boulder showcased impressive pacing and determination during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her final elapsed time was 28:25 with an overall pace of 9:10 min/mile, hitting a total distance of 3.1 miles. Starting with a mile at 10:33, she quickly picked up her pace to 8:01 in her second split before finishing with a consistent 8:50. Her skillful pacing enabled a commendable rise in standing, moving from 376th to 317th overall and improving from 148th to 121st among females. In her age category of F55-59, Mary-margaret achieved an outstanding 2nd place finish. Her ability to adjust and maintain a faster pace after the first mile was a key component in her successful race. As a focus for future improvement, continued work on the initial pace could further enhance her overall performance and standing. Congratulations on a strong display of endurance and speed.