Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Clare Murphy #41633 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 Start with a Slight Fade Clare Murphy maintained a strong initial pace in her 5K performance at the 2025 Boulderthon. With a first-mile pace of 5:36, she positioned herself well, earning 15th place in her gender and 3rd in her age division, showcasing her competitive spirit among the large participant field. The second mile saw a slight decline in pace to 5:55, which, while slower, kept her in contention, finishing with 23rd in her gender and 4th in the F25-29 division. For the final stretch, Clare pushed through with a 6:40 pace, completing the race with an overall pace of 6:05 min/mile. Her overall finish in 22nd place among females and 5th in her division indicates running in a competitive group. Focusing on maintaining a more even pace throughout may lead to improved finishing times in future races. Clare's effort reflects solid competitive potential at this distance.