Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Callie Vardal #41334 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 with Strong Finish Callie Vardal from Arvada, CO, ran the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, achieving an overall time of 40:07 with a consistent average pace of 12:56 min/mile. Notably, she maintained a steady performance throughout the race, with her fastest split being the third mile at 12:35 min/mile. This demonstrates a notable ability to increase speed as the race progressed. Callie placed 1043rd overall, 559th among females, and 51st in her division, F40-44, highlighting her competitiveness in a field of 1972 participants. While Callie's pacing remained commendably consistent, minor fluctuations could suggest an opportunity to focus on maintaining even splits throughout the race. Specifically, the pace slowed slightly in the second mile. Analyzing this data and incorporating targeted interval training could help in sustaining the pace across all splits. Her participation with the team Jetti Rocks is an asset, offering support and camaraderie that can further enhance her race experience and performance.