Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Katie Karaze #42533 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 Pacing and Solid Finish Katie Karaze demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She completed the race with an overall time of 30:46, averaging a pace of 9:55 minutes per mile. Starting strong, her first mile split was 9:45, maintaining close consistency in the second mile with a slight improvement to 9:41. The third mile showed a minor deceleration to a 10:14 split. Overall, her rank was 474 out of 1972 participants, with her performance placing her 18th in the F40-44 division. Interestingly, Katie maintained a steady position in the female rankings, finishing in 196th place. Her ability to adjust slightly faster in the second mile is commendable. Consider analyzing the third-mile split to understand the fluctuations and see if a more controlled pace could help maintain consistency throughout. With these observations, you are well-positioned to strategize future races effectively.