Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Denise Knutson #41287 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 Middle-Distance Performance Denise Knutson delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her overall elapsed time was 29:59 with an average pace of 9:40 minutes per mile. Starting off with a 10:04 minute mile, Denise quickly adjusted her pace, significantly improving to 9:03 in the second mile. Her consistent effort kept her in the top 9 of her F50-54 division. Maintaining her pace, Denise finished 418th out of 1,972 participants overall, a commendable 169th among female runners. Denise's statistical consistency across her splits is noteworthy, showcasing her ability to maintain pace through the race. Focusing on steady pace improvement will further enhance this strong foundation. Working on sustaining the momentum from her swift second mile could lead to even more impressive finishes in future races.