Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samuel Gagnon #41860 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 Opportunities for Consistency Samuel Gagnon demonstrated a strong start in his 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. His initial mile split of 8:57 min/mile placed him 388th overall, 230th among males, and 48th in his division (M25-29). This promising beginning showed his capability for a sub-9-minute mile pace. As the race progressed, his pace showed some variability, with his second mile coming in at 9:56 min/mile, dropping him to 491st overall and 57th in his division. By the third mile, Samuel's pace slightly declined to 11:09 min/mile, positioning him 489th overall and maintaining his division rank of 57th. His final elapsed time of 31:15 resulted in an average pace of 10:05 min/mile. While this indicates a solid effort as part of his team, The Gagnons, efforts to maintain consistency across splits could lead to more competitive pacing and improved overall performance. Adjusting middle and latter race pacing strategies could be beneficial for future events.