Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Morgan Drake #42738 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 a Fast Start Morgan Drake, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, displayed a strong initial pace with a notable first mile split of 8:50, ranking 326th overall and 127th among females. Maintaining a determined effort, the second mile saw a 9:30 pace, leading to a slight drop in rank, yet demonstrating consistency in speed. By the third mile, a further deceleration resulted in an 11:00 split. While this pace contributed to an overall time of 30:24 with a 9:48 average pace, focusing on maintaining speed from the start could enhance performance. Finishing 185th among females and 39th in her age division, Morgan has a solid foundation to build from in future races. Working on pacing strategies might benefit overall race results further.