Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bob Kendle #41919 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 Pace and Strong Finish in 5K Bob Kendle maintained a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an 8:46 minute/mile pace and ending with an overall time of 27:54, Bob showed stability in his pacing, with his second mile being the fastest at 8:37. Despite a slight drop in pace to 9:34 in the third mile, his overall performance in the M60-64 division remained competitive, securing the 5th position. His dedication to maintaining a sub-9-minute overall pace is commendable, particularly against the field of 1972 runners. Compared to his previous performance in the 2023 Boulderthon 10K, Bob improved his pace from 9:25 to 9:00 min/mile. One constructive element to work on might be maintaining that mid-race pace through to the finish line, potentially reflecting on strategy to address slight slowdowns in the latter mile. A sharpened focus on speed endurance could further enhance future race outcomes.