Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shannon Sangster #40330 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 Pacing Propelled to Top 10% in Division Shannon Sangster maintained impressive pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 23:32 and an average pace of 7:35 min/mile. Shannon's strategic start with an 8:20 min/mile pace in the first mile was adjusted to gain momentum with splits of 7:17 and 7:25 in subsequent miles. Notably, these splits show substantial improvement and consistency in pacing, which is commendable. Placing 9th in the M40-44 division indicates a strong performance among peers. Shannon moved up from 161st to 129th place overall out of 1972 runners, showing an ability to effectively manage race dynamics. Future endeavors could benefit from refining the starting pace to align more closely with the stronger middle splits, potentially enhancing overall race time and placement. Fine-tuning initial pacing may optimize energy distribution and improve total race performance. Excellent progress for potential future races.