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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Gina Potts #41203 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Solid 5K Finish Gina Potts crossed the line in 27:49, good for 8:58 per mile overall. Her race built momentum through the middle before settling in the final stretch: after an opening mile of 9:18, she surged to 7:36 for mile two, then eased to 9:57 to close things out. That second mile stands as her fastest of the race, a sharp swing that pulled her overall pace back down after a slower start. Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, a backdrop worth noting for any runner finding that middle-mile gear. Potts' pacing shows a runner capable of strong surges a pattern worth revisiting in future races, perhaps by starting closer to that mile-two rhythm and holding it longer across the distance.