Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brenda Chase #41434 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 Pacing Leads to a Steady Finish Brenda ran the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a consistent pacing strategy. Her overall time was 38:57, resulting in an average pace of 12:33 min/mile. Notably, Brenda's splits demonstrated her ability to maintain a steady pace throughout the course. Starting with a first mile split of 13:20, she improved her speed in the second mile to 11:54, and finished the third mile in 12:41. A smooth overall performance, positioning her 511th out of all female participants and 98th in her F30-34 age division. Brenda can be encouraged by the evident consistency in her pacing. For future races, focusing on sustaining or increasing the pace set in the second mile could improve her overall timing. As part of the Highlanders team and her Broomfield community, Brenda made commendable efforts, reflecting dedication and a potential for further achievements in upcoming events.