Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gabriela Lima #41305 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 Start with Opportunities for Strategic Pacing Gabriela Lima showcased a strong start at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with her first mile at 8:06 min/mile pace, setting her foundation while placing 71st in her gender category early on. Her pacing in subsequent miles adjusted to 8:44 and eventually 9:44 min/mile, indicating a progressive slow down. Such a pattern is common and suggests opportunities to refine pacing strategy to maintain consistently or improve speed as fatigue sets in. Overall, Gabriela completed the race with an average pace of 8:52 min/mile, securing the 91st position in the female category and 18th in her age division. Despite the slight deceleration during the race, maintaining focus on even pacing may enhance both performance and endurance in future events. With a total of 1,972 participants, Gabriela's performance demonstrates a solid baseline from which she can continue to build and improve on race tactics.