Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Anastasiia Milyukov #42263 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 Speed Boosts Mid-Race Performance Anastasiia Milyukov demonstrated an impressive progression in her 5K race during the 2025 Boulderthon. She began with a conservative pace, covering the first mile in 17:12 minutes. Notably, she made significant strides in the second mile, recording a split time of 4:56 minutes, showing a strong capacity for mid-race acceleration. Overall, Anastasiia completed the race in 28:20 minutes, with an average pace of 9:08 minutes per mile. Her performance placed her 117th among females and 26th in her age division (F25-29) out of 1972 total participants. While her finish time remained consistent with her previous race pace, focusing on maintaining the faster split pace throughout the race could be beneficial in future events. Her ability to adjust pace during the race offers a solid foundation for future improvements.