Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Trish Deland #41492 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

Steady Improvement Leads to Consistent Performance Trish Deland of Longmont, CO, showcased a strong and steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a first-mile split of 12:54 min/mile, she progressively improved her pace, clocking an 11:30 min/mile on the second mile. This notable improvement allowed her to gain 11 positions in her gender category, highlighting her ability to maintain momentum through the middle section of the course. Trish's consistent pacing is evident as she ended with an overall elapsed pace of 12:12 min/mile, completing the 5K in 37:49. Her consistent time splits led to a 7th place finish in her F65-69 division, demonstrating commendable effort and steady pacing. Trish's performance in the race suggests she could focus on maintaining this split consistency across future events, potentially aiming to improve the overall pace by targeting areas just beyond her current comfort zone.