Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Israel Morales bejarano #41128 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 with Consistent Pace Drop Israel Morales Bejarano completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in 25:27, maintaining a pace of 8:12 min/mile. His performance saw a sequential slowdown across each mile. From a starting pace of 7:30 min/mile, he went to 7:46 in the second mile, ending at 8:12 for the final mile. This subtle increase in elapsed pace affected his placement, where he shifted from 149th overall to 184th by the race's end. Position materials continued to be steady with his gender placement moving slightly from 105th to 126th. Notably, within his division (M25-29), he transitioned from 21st to 24th place. The initial fast start shows potential for endurance improvements, especially to sustain the pace in the longer sections of the race. Focusing on endurance training may mitigate the pacing decline between miles, potentially achieving a more consistent overall performance.