Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aly Barland #43076 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 Performance with a Third Mile Push Aly Barland from Louisville, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 29:28, achieving an overall pace of 9:30 min/mile. Aly's first mile was completed at a pace of 11:06 min/mile. Notably, the second mile showed a significant improvement with a pace of 8:17 min/mile, advancing her overall standing in the female division. The final mile was consistent, at a 9:07 min/mile pace, resulting in an overall gender place of 156 out of 1972 participants and 15th in the F40-44 division. Compared to her 2023 performance, where she finished with a time of 26:06, there was a variation in pace. Improving initial mile speed could enhance her overall performance further. However, her ability to remain steady and improve pace in the second mile indicates potential growth in future races. Understanding pacing strategy could contribute to improved outcomes in upcoming events.