Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Greg Schuetz #42603 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

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Greg Schuetz, aged 39 from Boulder, CO, ran the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, clocking in at 51:13 with an overall pace of 16:31 min/mile. Notably, his performance improved with each split after a slow start, with times of 29:38, 10:23, and 10:14. Particularly impressive was his progress from a 29:38 pace in the first mile to an efficient 10:14 pace by the third mile, showing resilience and strong finish capability. While finishing 1417 out of 1972 overall, Greg placed 71st in the M35-39 division. Comparing this with his previous 13.1-mile Boulderthon half marathon performance, where he placed 275th overall at a pace of 7:46 min/mile, indicates potential for a faster 5K time. Continued focus on initial pacing and maintaining steady speed throughout could further enhance overall results in future races. Greg has shown both determination and the capacity for improvement.