Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Megan Toole #42567 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 Throughout the Race Megan Toole delivered a steady performance in the 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. Her initial mile set a consistent pace, clocking in at 9:03 minutes per mile. This was followed by slight variations, with her second mile at 9:05 pace and her third mile at 9:51 pace, indicating a noticeable slowdown. Despite this, her overall elapsed pace for the race was 9:23 minutes per mile, completing the 5K with a time of 29:06. Her placement within the Female 20-24 age division was commendable, moving from 13th to 15th by the end. Megan's key strength lies in her ability to maintain a solid pace from start to finish. To enhance her performance further, she may want to focus on closing with a stronger finish, potentially improving her splits in the final mile. This focus might help maintain or improve position in future races.