Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jessica Wood #42534 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 Pace with Strategic Splits Jessica Wood, representing Boulder Driftwood, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a time of 50:37, averaging a pace of 16:19 min/mile. Her performance showed strategic pacing, with positive gains seen in her second split. The initial mile, clocked at 17:20, set a steady start. Jessica made significant advancement in the second mile, reducing her split time to 14:58, which is her fastest segment of the race. Her consistency returned in the final mile with a time of 17:07, demonstrating her ability to maintain a manageable pace throughout. Jessica ranked 72nd in her age division, F40-44, out of a field filled with 1972 participants. She finished 799th among females, showing a strong placement, especially within her division. Slight variance in the pacing between the second and third mile suggests some opportunities for refining endurance during later stages. Continued focus on pacing strategy could further optimize her performance in future races.