Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Abbie Liel #41578 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

Steady Performance with Improving Pace Abbie maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, commencing with a 13:36-minute mile for the first split and improving to a 12:51-minute mile in the second mile. Her overall elapsed time was 40:41, averaging a 13:07-minute pace per mile. This indicates a good strategic balance between maintaining effort and accelerating as the race progressed. Placing 28th in her division (Female 45-49) out of 45 is a commendable effort. Abbie's ranking improved from 30th at the first mile mark to 28th by the race's conclusion, demonstrating effective pacing and endurance. Continued focus on pacing strategies and incremental speed training could further enhance performance in future races. Being part of the "Lightning Bubbles" team might offer additional support and training insights. Keep building on this solid foundation!