Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Colleen Herman #42645 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 in Boulderthon 5K Colleen Herman demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Maintaining a consistent pace was a key highlight, starting with a 9:17 min/mile in the first mile and improving to 8:56 min/mile in the second. The slight slowdown to 9:12 min/mile in the third mile shows her ability to manage a consistent pace overall, with the average pace at 9:08 min/mile. Her final results included an elapsed time of 28:21, placing her 310th overall out of 1,972 participants. Notably, she moved from 22nd to 21st within her age division (F30-34). Colleen skillfully improved her placement as the race progressed, which highlights her capacity to maintain and slightly increase her pace throughout. Focusing on maintaining the improved pace seen in the second mile across the entire race could enhance future performances.