Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ella Mason #42114 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 Strong Division Placement Ella Mason completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 52:28, maintaining an average pace of 16:55 min/mile. From start to finish, her pace was steady, beginning with a 15:42 min/mile in the first mile, which eventually settled into a consistent range. Notably, her placement in the F15-19 division was 27th, demonstrating a commendable positioning among her peers. Ella's progression through each mile saw minor shifts, with split paces of 15:42, 16:50, and 17:57, respectively. This pattern indicates that pacing strategies could be fine-tuned for better endurance over the entire distance. Despite these variations, she remained competitive within her gender and age division. Engaging more with specific pace-focused training sessions could serve to smooth out the splits and further enhance her race consistency. Keep pushing forward, Ella!