Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Plimpton #41541 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 a Steady Pace Lauren Plimpton completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in 33:04, setting an overall pace of 10:40 min/mile. She maintained a consistent effort throughout the race, even as her pace slightly fluctuated. Her first mile was her fastest at 10:14 min/mile, with subsequent miles some seconds slower, resulting in an average pace that witnessed minimal variation. Particularly impressive was her close pacing through the race, a sign of good early planning and stamina. In her age division (F30-34), Lauren achieved the placement of 52nd out of more than 1,970 participants, an indicator of a strong performance within her peer group. Given the small changes in pace between splits, focus could be placed on maintaining her initial pace throughout the race for future events. Encouraging improvement, slight adjustments in pacing strategy could yield even faster results. Overall, Lauren showcased determination and steady effort in a competitive field.