Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Melissa Pirie #42501 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 Despite Slowing Pace Melissa completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall finishing time of 35:46, averaging an 11:32 min/mile pace. Her most noticeable trend was the gradual increase in her pace, starting with a strong 10:49 min/mile at the first mile. By the third mile, which was her slowest segment, her pace slowed to 12:24 min/mile. Notably, she started strong, holding 15th place in her division at the first mile marker. Overall, Melissa placed 786th out of 1972 participants. Within her gender, she secured the 383rd spot. It might be beneficial to focus on pacing strategy to maintain her speed throughout the race, especially in the latter stages. This could help in sustaining initial splits and possibly improve her overall rank in future events. Her participation and completion are commendable, reflecting her dedication and commitment.