Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ali Laschinger #42220 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 Improvement Throughout the Race Ali Laschinger demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an 11:21 pace for her first mile, she improved her speed in the subsequent miles. Her second mile saw a noticeable improvement as she clocked a 9:36 pace, which impacted her overall positioning, moving her up in both the overall and gender categories. The last mile was completed at a 10:12 pace, indicating her ability to maintain and slightly build on her earlier momentum. Overall, Ali completed the 5K with a total time of 32:12, averaging a solid pace of 10:23 min/mile. Notably, she improved in her division, moving from 54th to 52nd place by the end, highlighting her consistent pacing and strategic race management. Continuing to focus on maintaining the momentum she showed in the second mile might lead to even better results in future races. Her ability to improve positions steadily is a key strength to harness further.