Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Justine Doughty #41545 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

Steady Improvements Highlight Performance Justine Doughty completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall elapsed time of 34:54, averaging an impressive pace of 11:15 min/mile. Over the course of the three-mile race, there was a noticeable improvement in her speed. The split pace in the first mile was 11:26 min/mile, which improved to 10:53 min/mile by the third mile. This progression suggests a strong ability to maintain and gradually improve performance throughout the race. Her placement significantly improved from the start, finishing 30th in her division of F40-44 out of 1972 total participants. Starting at 37th in her division, Justine managed to move up to 30th, showing excellent competitive spirit and pacing strategy. For future races, focusing on starting even stronger could enhance her performance further. Overall, this performance indicates effective pacing, room for strategic improvement, and the potential for future successes.