Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kaitlyn Curley #41998 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 with a Strong Finish Kaitlyn Curley competed in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, maintaining a commendably consistent pace throughout. Starting at a 7:47 min/mile pace for the first mile, she incrementally increased her speed, clocking in her fastest split during mile two at 7:44 min/mile. Her overall elapsed time was 24:48, averaging exactly an 8:00 min/mile pace. In her division (F30-34), Kaitlyn held strong in 12th place, and she was also 48th among all female participants. She executed an efficient race with her split times indicating a steady rhythm, although the third mile had a slight decrease to an 8:23 min/mile pace. To further enhance her performance, she might consider strategies for maintaining the mid-race momentum through to the finish line. Kaitlyn's ability to gauge her pacing accurately is commendable, providing a strong foundation for future events.