Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gloria Holloway #42317 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 Improvement Shines Through in Boulderthon 5K Gloria Holloway displayed a consistent and strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Finishing with an overall elapsed time of 26:31 for the 3.1 miles, Gloria maintained an average pace of 8:33 min/mile. Her position improved throughout the race, with a particularly impressive push from 9:14 min/mile in the first mile to 7:50 min/mile in the second split. This strategic acceleration contributed to her finishing in the top 11% of her division, placing 10th in the F35-39 category, 74th among females, and 221st overall out of 1972 participants. Comparing to her previous performance at the 2024 Boulderthon 10K, where she completed with a pace of 9:36 min/mile, her progress in speed is evident. For future races, Gloria may focus on maintaining the faster pace achieved in the second mile across the entire race. Her dedication and improved results indicate promising potential for upcoming events.