Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Amanda Carrillo #42841 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 Start with a Strong Finish Amanda Carrillo from Phoenix, AZ, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 30:53, maintaining an overall pace of 9:57 minutes per mile. She placed well in her division, landing 20th out of her division while securing 201st place in her gender category. With participation from 1972 runners, these are positive results that highlight her competitive edge and determination. Analyzing her splits, Amanda started strong with a 9:17 min/mile pace for the first mile, slightly slowing to 9:25 in the second mile. The third mile saw a notable pace change, stretching to 10:57 min/mile. Although her pace slowed in the third segment, her initial strong start and final finish time demonstrate effective race pacing strategies overall. Focusing on maintaining consistency in split times could lead to a smoother performance in future races. Keep up the excellent effort in your training, and build on this solid foundation!