Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Yumeka Nagano #41954 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 Marked by Faster Splits Yumeka Nagano completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 27:35, improving her pace to 8:54 min/mile compared to last year's 9:29 min/mile. She ranked 20th in her division, F25-29, out of 1972 participants. Each split varied slightly, starting strong with an 8:58 min/mile in the first mile. The second mile saw her best pace at 8:29 min/mile before slowing slightly to 9:11 min/mile for the third mile. Despite dropping a few positions overall from the first to the last mile, her overall performance was commendable. Maintaining a sub-9-minute pace throughout highlights a significant improvement from her previous race performance. Focusing on pacing could lead to a more consistent performance in subsequent races. Keep up the great work, Yumeka, and continue to refine your pacing strategies for even better results!