Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Scarlett Bratone #41979 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 Improvement and Strong Finish Scarlett Bratone completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 27:28 and an average pace of 8:51 min/mile. She finished 10th in her division, F20-24. Noteworthy is her improvement in overall placing as the race progressed, moving from 318th to 260th. Her pace quickened from the first mile's 9:27/mile to a more consistent pace around 8:36-8:37/mile for the following miles. Her pacing strategy showed positive results, particularly between the second and third miles, where she maintained her position in the upper third of her division. Key to building on this success would be sustaining the faster split pace observed in the second mile. Consistent pacing and increased endurance could further enhance her performance in future races. Great work, Scarlett, keep pushing forward!