Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Frances Liang #42641 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

Improved Pacing Steadiness Frances Liang from Boulder, CO, displayed a notable progression in her 5K race finish at the 2025 Boulderthon. Her overall time was 37:11 with an average pace of 11:59 min/mile, ranking her 877th out of 1972 participants. In the F40-44 division, she secured the 41st position, a consistent standing throughout the race. Frances improved her split pace significantly after the first mile, with the second mile clocking in at 6:46 min/mile and the third at 7:04 min/mile. These latter splits show improved pacing steadiness and strong race strategy. A slower first mile at 22:08 min/mile suggests a need to start stronger next time. Overall, she maintained her gender positioning well with her strongest placing at 438th in the female category. Working on her race start could help enhance her results in future races.