Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bobby Umstead #41910 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 with Strong Division Placement Bobby Umstead delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Maintaining an average pace of 10:17 min/mile over the 3.1 miles, Bobby completed the race in 31:55. Notably, he improved his pace during the second mile, clocking in at 9:41 min/mile, which was faster than his initial mile pace of 10:47 min/mile. This strategic acceleration helped Bobby secure 7th place in his M55-59 division amidst 1,972 participants. Analyzing his progress, Bobby finished 536th overall and 298th among male runners, showing a stable position throughout the race. Compared to his 2024 Boulderthon Half Marathon performance, his pace per mile was significantly faster in the 5K, indicating positive development. For future races, aiming to maintain or slightly decrease split times progressively could enhance overall performance. Keep working on that mid-race acceleration strategy, as it's an effective aspect of your race execution!