Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Christina Traficanti #41560 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

Significant Improvement in Pace Mid-Race Christina Traficanti showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an initial split of 10:34 min/mile, Christina quickly found her rhythm, improving her pace to 9:01 min/mile in the second mile. By the third mile, she maintained a consistent pace of 9:24 min/mile, highlighting her capability to sustain a stronger pace as the race progressed. Overall, Christina finished with an elapsed time of 29:57, achieving an average pace of 9:39 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course. Notably, her placing within her division was commendable, finishing 18th in the F20-24 category. Her overall improvement during the race indicates a strong ability to gauge her energy and pace herself effectively, suggesting she could sharpen her start for even better results in future races.