Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Yuteng Ren #42785 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

Strong Start, Challenging End Yuteng Ren delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She commenced her race with an impressive first mile, clocking in at an 8:56 pace, and securing the 163rd position in her gender category. The shift in her pacing was evident from the second mile onwards, where she averaged a 9:31 pace and moved to 218th place in the female category. By the final segment, Yuteng's pace transitioned to an 11:24, resulting in a finishing elapsed pace of 10:08 min/mile. By the race's conclusion, Yuteng's overall time was 31:25, positioning her at 25th in the F20-24 division out of a substantial participant pool. A noteworthy observation is the contrast between her strong start and the slower successive splits. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing throughout could enhance her future race performances. Congratulations, Yuteng, on representing the FIRE GIANT team with dedication!