Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mare Hughes #41044 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 Pacing Secures Top Division Finish Mare Hughes completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 26:32, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Her overall pace was 8:33 min/mile, and she took the top position in the F60-64 division. This result placed her 223rd overall out of 1972 participants and 75th among female runners. Focusing on the splits, Mare began with an 8:23 min/mile pace for the first mile, slightly increasing to 8:21 in the second mile, but the third mile saw an adjustment to 8:55 min/mile. Despite the slight decrease in pace during the last segment, she remained in the leading position within her division throughout. A potential area for improvement could be maintaining her pace consistency in the final mile. Overall, Mare's performance was commendable, demonstrating determination and effective pacing strategy for her age group.