Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emma Feldman #42197 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 Effort with Room for Strategic Pacing Emma maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, with a total elapsed time of 34:41, completing the race with an average pace of 11:11 min/mile. Her performance placed her 44th in her F20-24 division out of the participants, showcasing her competitive spirit in a large field of 1972 runners. Emma's pacing from the first to the last mile showed some variability, beginning with a 10:29 min/mile and ending with a 12:05 min/mile, suggesting areas to focus on for consistency. Notably, Emma showed strong positioning within her gender category, ranking 338th among all females. She started with a solid placement at 274th during the first split, although her position shifted slightly in subsequent splits. To enhance her future races, Emma could work on maintaining her initial split pace for a longer duration. This approach might help in improving her consistency across all three miles.