Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Victoria Paszel #42727 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 Potential for Progress Victoria Paszel maintained a solid pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her first mile split clocked in at an 8:11 min/mile pace, placing her 179th overall and 12th in her division, F25-29. The second mile saw a slight improvement in pace to 8:00 min/mile, contributing to a solid performance despite a drop to 16th place in her division. In the final mile, Victoria's pace slowed to 9:14 min/mile, reflecting potential areas for development in maintaining speed towards the race's end. Despite this, she still managed to finish at an 8:31 min/mile pace overall and 72nd in her gender category. Strong early performance indicates good foundational speed; focusing on endurance and speed sustainability in the later stages of races may enhance future results.