Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shellee Gipson #41857 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 Start Fades Slightly in Final Stretch Shellee Gipson displayed a strong start at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, maintaining a consistent initial pace. Her splits began with an impressive 8:50 min/mile, securing her the 11th position in her division and the 100th position in her gender category at the 1-mile mark. The pace slightly adjusted to 8:51 by the 2-mile mark, moving to the 15th spot in her division. The final mile revealed some challenges, and her pace decreased to 10:13 min/mile. This change moved her final overall place to 357, with a finishing division place of 16. While her overall pace settled at 9:22 min/mile, the initial strength suggests she has substantial potential to maintain pacing through the latter part of races. In the future, focusing on maintaining pace in later stages can further enhance performance and secure more competitive finishes.