Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Debra Christopher #41499 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 Leads to Top Division Finish Debra Christopher completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 33:26, maintaining an overall pace of 10:47 min/mile. She showed remarkable consistency in her pacing, starting with a 10:47 min/mile for the first mile and adjusting to a 10:29 min/mile in the second mile before closing with an 11:07 min/mile for the final mile. These splits highlight a well-tempered effort over the course. Debra's strategy paid off as she finished 1st in her division, F70-74, a commendable achievement given her age group. Overall, Debra secured 629th place among 1,972 participants, reflecting her commitment and steady pace. In terms of gender, she placed 278th among female competitors. Encouragement can be given for exploring ways to maintain the faster second-mile pace consistently across other race distances, if interested. Nonetheless, achieving a first-place division finish is an impressive feat that speaks to her dedication and training.