Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kari Abankwah #41881 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 Pace and Strong Division Finish Kari Abankwah maintained a consistent race pace at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her splits show slight variations: 10:09, 10:22, and 11:02 minutes per mile, leading to a final average of 10:30 min/mile. Despite a gradual slow down, she secured an 11th position in the F45-49 division, out of a competitive field. Her finishing time was 32:35. Overall, Kari placed 580th among 1972 participants and 256th among women, demonstrating resilience. To enhance future performances, consider strategies to hold the pace or minimize slow down in later splits. With a strong showing in her division, focusing on pacing consistency may lead to even stronger results in upcoming races.