Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Huerta #42676 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 Pace Yields Strong Finish Samantha Huerta showcased a highly consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a pace of 11:33 min/mile for her first mile, Samantha progressively accelerated to finish with a steady sub-11-minute pace over the last two miles. Her splits were 11:33, 10:52, and 10:10 minutes per mile, which demonstrates a well-managed race strategy with a keen ability to progressively improve her speed as the race went on. Finishing with an overall time of 33:32 and an average pace of 10:49 min/mile, Samantha placed 34th in the F20-24 division, advancing from 48th at the first mile mark. Among female participants, she placed 288th out of a total of 1972 runners. The significant improvement over the course suggests strong pacing and endurance capabilities. Consider focusing on maintaining the final mile pace in earlier stages for future races. Great effort and finish, Samantha!