Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madeline Puterbaugh #41949 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 Pace Leads to Strong Division Finish Madeline maintained strong pacing throughout her 5K at the 2025 Boulderthon. She began with a moderate start, clocking her first mile at 12:47 min/mile. This was followed by a quicker second mile at 11:48 min/mile. Her final mile split was near her overall average, at 12:21 min/mile. Impressively, her ability to maintain a consistent pace paid off, as she placed 90th out of all participants in her division (F30-34). Her overall elapsed time of 38:02 reflects a steady pace of 12:16 min/mile. Madeline's strategic pacing saw her improve her placement as the race progressed. She finished 478th among female participants out of a total of 1972 runners. Looking at her split data, maintaining or slightly improving the pace could be beneficial in future races. Focusing on sustaining that second-mile energy will be key for future performance improvements.