Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Leighton Larsen #41835 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 Effort with Varied Splits Leighton Larsen started the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an initial mile pace of 14:03 min/mile, placing 983rd overall. She gained momentum in the second mile, where her split dropped significantly to 11:33 min/mile, reflecting the fastest segment of her race. This improvement indicates strong potential for pacing strategies in future events. In the final mile, the pace slowed to 14:32 min/mile, contributing to a final elapsed time of 41:10 and an overall pace of 13:16 min/mile. Leighton finished 597th among female participants and 80th in her division. For future races, focusing on maintaining consistent pacing in later stages could be beneficial. Keep leveraging early mile strengths and aim for a more balanced pacing strategy throughout the course. Overall, this was a committed effort, showcasing her potential on Team Spice Girls and Dudettes.