Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jessica Neilson #41612 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 Endurance with a Strong Finish Jessica Neilson, age 40 from Littleton, CO, displayed a commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event. Starting with an 11:43 min/mile pace, she maintained her place consistently, already showing improvement by the second mile. Her pace slightly slowed to 11:49 min/mile, which is common as runners find their rhythm. By the third mile, her pace accelerated to an impressive 10:57 min/mile, indicating a strong drive towards the end. Overall, Neilson completed the race with a total time of 35:14, averaging an 11:22 min/mile pace. With improvements from start to finish, she moved up significantly in her standing, finishing 751st out of 1972 participants. Notably, she achieved the 35th position in her division, F40-44, ranking among the top 18% in her age group. Emphasizing strengthening her pace consistency in the initial miles could further enhance her standings in future events.