Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Ruiz #42299 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 through the Race Samantha Ruiz demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a pace of 13:49 minutes per mile in the first mile, she worked her way to an impressive 10:32 minutes per mile by the third mile. Her overall elapsed pace was 11:46 minutes per mile, covering the 3.1-mile race in 36:29. This gradual pace improvement is promising for future races, showcasing her ability to adjust and gain momentum as the race progresses. In her division, F25-29, Samantha finished in 80th place and improved her overall standing from 957th at mile one to 833rd by the end of the race. Notably, Samantha climbed the ranks in her gender and division categories, steadily moving up from 515th to 414th place among females and from 99th to 80th in her division. Exploring variations in her training routine might help sustain the improved pace throughout the entire race.