Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Stevens #42749 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 and Strong Division Finish Elizabeth Stevens demonstrated consistent pace improvement throughout her 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. Her split times showed a strong mid-race performance, especially between the first and second mile, where her pace improved from 10:39 min/mile to 9:18 min/mile. This reflects a 1:21 per mile improvement, which is a significant achievement in such a short distance event. Overall, her elapsed time was 31:03, equating to an average pace of 10:01 min/mile. Elizabeth finished 9th in her F45-49 division, a commendable position amidst a competitive field. Her consistent pacing placed her 206th in her gender category out of 1972 participants. Maintaining consistency near this pace while aiming to sustain the mid-race split in future races would further enhance her performance. Consider focusing on pacing strategy and endurance to sustain such a strong middle segment throughout the entirety of the race. Keep up the good work!