Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alicia Martin carvajal #43038 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Alicia Martin Carvajal demonstrated impressive pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She finished with a commendable time of 28:09 and an average pace of 9:05 min/mile. Starting at a pace of 9:45 min/mile for the first mile, Alicia progressively increased her pace, clocking 8:36 min/mile in the second mile, which was her fastest mile. This strategic mid-race surge allowed her to improve her overall standing by moving from 350th to 300th place overall. By the end of the race, Alicia had secured 25th place in her division, F25-29, out of a competitive field of 1972 participants. Her steady pacing reflects a well-planned race strategy. To further enhance her future race performance, Alicia might consider aiming for a more dynamic start to maintain the mid-race momentum that significantly improved her position. Her strong finish suggests excellent potential for even faster times in upcoming races.