Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emma Koller #42447 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 Effort with a Strong Start Emma Koller, an 18-year-old runner from Boulder, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She completed the race with an overall time of 29:22, maintaining an average pace of 9:28 minutes per mile. Notably, Emma's performance placed her 10th in her division (F15-19) among a total of 1972 participants, showcasing a commendable effort in her age group. Emma demonstrated a strong start, recording her fastest split of 8:43 min/mile between miles 1 and 2. Her race began with a 9:08 min/mile pace and concluded with a slight slowdown to 10:23 min/mile by mile 3. As she progresses, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace towards the latter part of the race could enhance her overall performance. These insights suggest a promising potential for improvement in her pacing strategy. Keep up the great work!