Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rachael Woodruff #42824 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

Impressive Improvement and Strong Division Finish Rachael Woodruff significantly improved her performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. She completed the race with a total time of 18:21 and an impressive pace of 5:55 min/mile, placing 50th overall out of 1,972 participants. Notably, she achieved a 2nd place finish in the F30-34 age division and 15th in the female category. Her split times show a consistent start with a first mile pace of 5:52, a slight acceleration in the second mile to 5:46, and finishing strong with a 6:06 pace in the third mile. Rachael's improvement is remarkable when compared to a previous 5K, in which she recorded a time of 36:17 with a pace of 11:42 min/mile. This shows a dedication to training and highlights her development as a competitive runner. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace across splits and slightly improving endurance in the final mile could enhance her already strong performance. Keep up the great progress, Rachael!