Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kiley Solomon #41650 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 Strength and Improved Performance Kiley Solomon displayed impressive consistency in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. With an overall finish time of 29:43, she maintained an average pace of 9:35 min/mile. Starting slightly conservatively with a first mile split of 10:23, she effectively increased her pace, clocking 8:41 in the second mile. Her strategic speed adjustment is reflected in her final mile split of 9:44. In terms of placement, Kiley finished 403rd overall out of 1972 participants, which is commendable. Impressively, she ranked 161st among females and secured the 29th position in her age division of F30-34. This steady climb in ranking across the miles shows a positive endurance and pacing strategy. For future races, maintaining this pacing strategy and potentially working on sustaining that middle mile speed could enhance her overall time even further. Overall, a strong performance with excellent signs of pacing strategy development.