Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madison Tessner #41936 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 on the Course Madison Tessner demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a pace of 9:28 min/mile, she effectively picked up speed to 8:34 min/mile by the second mile and maintained a similar split pace of 8:36 min/mile for the final mile. This strategic pacing helped her cross the finish line with an overall time of 27:27, achieving an overall pace of 8:51 min/mile. Madison placed 89th in her gender category and 6th in her division, which is an impressive result. One of the highlights was Madison's ability to improve her position throughout the race. She moved from 320th to 258th overall, demonstrating her capacity to maintain and increase her speed in the latter stages. This positive progression suggests a strong endurance base. For future races, considering strategies for an even faster start could be beneficial to capitalize on her consistent pace enhancements. Overall, this was a solid performance indicating growth potential.