Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Asya Kurmanbayeva #41472 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 Start with Potential for Consistency Asya Kurmanbayeva began the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a strong initial mile, clocking in at 8:37 with a split pace of 8:37 min/mile. This early momentum placed her 274th overall and 12th in her division. As the race progressed, there was a slight decrease in pace, with mile two at a 9:10 min/mile pace and mile three at 10:31 min/mile, resulting in an overall elapsed pace of 9:27 min/mile for the race. Maintaining a consistent pace could be key to improving future performance. By focusing on consistent pacing in the future, Asya can capitalize on her strong starting speed. She concluded her race in 29:20, finishing 17th in the F35-39 division out of 1972 participants overall. Her performance in the first mile shows promise. Improving pacing strategy could help in sustaining her early race speed throughout the event. Stay motivated and keep training!