Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Heather Demarest #42678 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 Effort with Opportunities to Adjust Pace Heather's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K showcased a steady starting pace of 9:36 min/mile, positioning her 17th in her age division. Although starting strong, the pace slightly decreased during miles two and three, with final split times of 9:51 and 10:59 min/mile, leading to an overall pace of 10:12 min/mile. Heather maintained focus and finished the race with a time of 31:40. An analysis of pacing indicates a need to maintain consistent pace throughout the race, which can be crucial for preventing slowdowns over distance. Despite the pacing variation, Heather's initial effort in the race was commendable. Ending 22nd in the F40-44 division from a participant base of 1972 showcases potential. Going forward, focusing on even pacing could contribute to maintaining a more consistent performance throughout the entire race.