Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Mendoza #41203 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 Pace Marks Solid Performance During the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Benjamin Mendoza displayed steady pacing throughout the race. Her consistent effort began with a 10:11 min/mile pace for the first mile. Impressively, she quickened her pace in the second mile to 9:56 min/mile. In the final stretch, she slightly slowed to a 10:08 min/mile, bringing her average pace to 10:03 min/mile for the race. Out of 1972 participants, Benjamin finished with an Elapsed Time of 31:10, securing 491st place overall. In her division, F30-34, she placed 40th, showing strong advancement. Notably, she improved her positioning from 514th at the 1-mile mark to 491st by the finish. Consistent pacing is a strength; considering some speed work might enhance future outcomes. Keep building on this solid foundation!