Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lucy Mancuso #41675 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 Leads to Top 10 Age Division Finish Lucy Mancuso delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her pacing was consistent throughout the race, as reflected in her average pace of 9:38 min/mile. Lucy demonstrated remarkable consistency, maintaining a close range of split times, with her splits slightly fluctuating between 9:29 and 9:53 min/mile. Her placement saw minor variations, finishing 413th overall and securing 166th among female runners. Notably, Lucy excelled within her age division, finishing 9th among females aged 14 and under. This is a significant achievement given her age of 11 and the competitive field of 1,972 participants. Looking at her splits, a slightly stronger final mile could further bolster her performance. Encouraging Lucy to focus on maintaining or slightly increasing her pace towards the end of the race could elevate her results in future events. Well done, and keep up the dedication!