Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Olivia Belton #41791 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 and Strong Finish In the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Olivia Belton demonstrated consistent pacing with a commendable finish. Starting with a first mile split of 11:18, she quickly increased her speed, dropping to a 10:41 pace by the second mile. Her efforts culminated in a final mile at 10:44, resulting in an overall pace of 10:54 min/mile by the end of the race. Olivia's performance placed her 35th in her division (F20-24), 299th among all female participants, and 664th overall out of 1,972 runners. Notably, she moved up in rank with each mile, indicating a strong ability to maintain and slightly improve speed as the race progressed. One area to focus on is maintaining quicker split times consistently throughout, particularly at the start. Overall, her race showcased solid pacing skills and a well-paced finish.