Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rachel Downey #42276 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 Improvement and Strong Finish Rachel Downey showed impressive pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, progressively improving her splits from 9:21 min/mile in the first mile to 7:54 min/mile by the third mile. Her ability to increase speed with each mile is commendable, allowing her to gain positions within her division and overall standing. This consistent improvement across the splits indicates effective race management and stamina. In the final results, Rachel achieved an overall race time of 26:12 with an average pace of 8:27 min/mile. Finishing 5th in the F40-44 division, out of 1972 total participants, speaks to Rachel's impressive competitive edge. Her position as 68th among females further highlights her strong performance. Focusing on maintaining an even faster initial pace could further enhance Rachel's future performances. Overall, her strategic racing and strong finish are notable in this competitive race.