Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Taylor Bacon #42084 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 Puts Taylor Ahead in Division Taylor Bacon demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, starting with a strong first mile at a 5:43 pace. She held a steady pace with a slight acceleration in the second mile at 5:38, before slightly decreasing in speed during the third mile, finishing the mile at 6:04. Throughout, she maintained a strong position, ending as the top runner in the F25-29 division in the third mile. Taylor completed the race in 18:06, averaging a pace of 5:50 per mile. Her consistency placed her 13th among females out of 1972 participants, securing 2nd place in her division. Working on maintaining speed in the final stretch could optimize performance further. Representing Front Range Elite, her pacing strategy was commendable, with only a minimal dip in the third mile, suggesting she has a strong foundation to build upon in future races.