Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alexander Thompson #41290 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

Consistent Pace Elevates Performance Alexander Thompson's recent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K displayed a consistent improvement in pacing. Starting with a first-mile split of 9:48, his pace saw a notable uptick, clocking in at 8:40 for the second mile. This improvement resulted in a better overarching pace of 9:12 min/mile compared to the previous year's 9:40 min/mile. His final time of 28:34 shaved 1:25 off last year's finish, showcasing growth and adaptation in his running technique. Position-wise, Alexander maintained consistency, ending in 324th overall out of 1972 participants, and 32nd in the M30-34 division. The consistent pacing after the first mile is commendable, and focusing on maintaining similar improvements in initial split times could further enhance his race outcomes going forward. Keep up the steady progress, Alexander!