Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ravenna Jurek #41316 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

Significant Improvement Showcased in Recent Performance Ravenna Jurek, a 9-year-old from Boulder, CO, demonstrated significant progress at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She achieved an overall finishing time of 28:51, with an average pace of 9:18 min/mile. Interestingly, her splits reveal a strong start with an 8:53 min/mile pace in the first mile, indicating a solid race strategy. She maintained a steady performance throughout, finishing 8th in her division, F14 & Under, out of a competitive field. Comparing her performance with previous races provides an insightful perspective. Ravenna substantially improved her time from previous years, markedly outperforming her 2023 and 2024 Boulderthon results, where she clocked in at 36:37 and 32:56, respectively. Her progress is evident in all aspects, reducing her average pace by over 2 minutes per mile since 2023. Continuing to focus on maintaining her splits can lead to even better outcomes in future races.