Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nina Holley #42083 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 Progress with a Strong Finish Nina Holley's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K showcased a steady effort with notable improvement as the race progressed. Starting with an 11:01 min/mile pace for the first mile, Nina strategically picked up her speed, recording a substantial improvement to a 9:26 min/mile in the second mile. This tempo shift helped boost her position, even though her overall rank slightly dropped from 536 to 556 out of 1972 participants. Throughout the race, Nina consistently demonstrated resilience, displayed in her split times. By maintaining an average pace of 10:23 min/mile over the full 3.1 miles, she effectively solidified her position in the F25-29 division. Although her split pace increased to 10:42 min/mile in the third mile, which slightly affected her division rank, finishing 54th in a competitive field showcases potential for future races. Focusing on maintaining the pace improvement seen in her second mile across the entire course could lead to more consistent results.