Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Charles Dien #41246 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 Start, Strong Division Finish Charles Dien showcased consistent pacing with commendable precision in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His splits were remarkably steady over the first two miles, clocking in at 10:49 and 10:32 per mile. Notably, Charles effectively improved his position in his division from 14th to 13th between the first two miles. His overall elapsed time was 34:53, with a consistent average pace of 11:15 minutes per mile over the 3.1-mile course. Though there was a slight deceleration noted in the third mile with a split time of 12:18, Charles maintained his divisional ranking. Overall, Charles finished strong within his division, holding 13th place among competitors aged 45-49. With a finish in the top 20% of his division, this performance sets a solid groundwork for refining pacing strategies moving forward, especially in maintaining the initial pace throughout the entire race distance.