Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sarah Hutchings alton #42793 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 Pace Leads to Strong Finish Sarah Hutchings Alton delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the race, logging an impressive overall time of 17:35 with an average pace of 5:40 min/mile. Her first-mile split was particularly noteworthy at 5:19 min/mile, which set a solid foundation for the rest of the race. Although her pace slightly adjusted in the subsequent miles, from 5:34 to 6:06 min/mile, her overall placement highlights her ability to maintain competitiveness. Sarah secured 7th place in her gender category and overall division, out of 1,972 participants. Her pacing strategy can benefit from maintaining the early momentum she displayed in the first mile throughout the entire 5K. There is potential for improving the pace consistency in the latter part. Overall, her race demonstrated solid effort and capability, affirming a promising base for future events.