Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Daiana Bilbao #41926 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 Improvement Over Challenging Splits Daiana Bilbao displayed her resilience at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her overall time was 34:17, with an average pace of 11:03 min/mile. Starting strong, Daiana completed the first mile in 11:10 but demonstrated marked improvement by consecutive mile two with a split time of 10:49. Her ability to accelerate midway through highlights an encouraging capability for progress. Daiana maintained consistency from mile two into mile three, finishing with an 11:17 split time. In her division, F25-29, she gained one position, ending in 61st, aligning with her overall upward trajectory across the race. Additionally, she achieved a respectable 315th place among female participants out of a competitive field of 1972 entrants. For future races, Daiana might trial varied pacing strategies to further optimize her performance across all splits. This experience reflects a solid foundation upon which to build and refine race endurance and speed.