Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lia Hafer #42581 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 Notable Mid-Race Surge Lia Hafer completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 39:31, maintaining an average pace of 12:45 min/mile. Her performance demonstrated a consistent output despite a mid-race improvement: her second mile split time was 11:39, significantly faster than her initial mile of 13:48. Lia placed 109th in her division (F25-29) out of a competitive field. Lia's mid-race surge shows her potential to sustain a faster pace over a longer distance, given her noticeable recovery in the second mile. She maintained her position in her gender division consistently after the vigorous effort at mile two, indicating solid stamina. Focusing on pacing strategies using her evident ability for quicker intervals can be beneficial for future races. Working towards reducing variance between splits can also complement her racing profile and lead to improved overall times. Keep leveraging your mid-race strengths in progressive training!