Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Johana Ames #42093 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

Consistency and Potential in Early Race Performance Johana Ames participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 30:48, maintaining a solid average pace of 9:56 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course. She placed 19th in her F40-44 age division among a field of 1972 participants. Her first mile was her fastest at 9:13, reflecting a strong start. While her pace slightly decreased in the subsequent miles, with splits of 9:35 for the second mile and 10:51 for the third, this kind of progression is common. A strategic pacing plan could help maintain the initial speed over the entire race. Highlighting her strengths, particularly the ability to start strong, could be beneficial in future races. Continuously working on endurance could enhance overall performance, ensuring a steadier pace throughout the event.