Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kirk Bachmann #32012 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 Effort in 5K Performance Kirk Bachmann, 63, from Lafayette, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, achieving an overall time of 51:38 with an average pace of 16:39 min/mile. His performance placed him 22nd in the M60-64 division out of 1972 participants. Breaking down his splits, the first mile was completed in 17:08, showing a consistent pace matching his average. During the second mile, he improved his pace to 13:54 min/mile, indicating a strong middle segment. In the final mile, adjustments were needed as the pace slowed to 18:58 min/mile. Maintaining a steady initial pace could be advantageous, as seen in the first segment. Working on pace variation could optimize future performance outcomes. This event demonstrated Kirk's persistence, complementing his previous races which include marathons and half marathons, showing a varied and dedicated racing history. Crystalizing strategies to manage pace fluctuations might further enhance his racing results.