Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Penelope Fleming #41969 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 Pacing Secures Division Lead Penelope Fleming completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an impressive overall time of 25:23, maintaining a consistent pace of 8:11 min/mile. Notably, she dominated her F14 & Under division, securing 1st place. Her performance placed her 178th out of 1972 participants overall and 56th among female competitors. Her pacing was steady, with minor fluctuations across mile splits: 8:27 for the first mile, closing the second in 7:55, and finishing the third in 8:17. Throughout the race, Penelope displayed excellent positional consistency, moving slightly between 192nd and 186th place and ultimately finishing strong. Her ability to maintain her lead in her division reflects strategic pacing and discipline. For future races, Penelope might consider building on her mid-race acceleration, where she achieved her fastest mile, to enhance her overall performance further. Keep working with the CUSP team for continued growth and success!