Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ruben Bejarano #41133 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 Pace Shift Observed During Race Ruben Bejarano completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an elapsed time of 33:41, averaging a pace of 10:52 min/mile. In the initial mile, Ruben maintained a 9:07 pace, placing him 541st overall. However, as the race progressed, pacing shifted with the second mile recorded at 11:27 min/mile, reflected by a drop to 614th overall. By the third mile, his pace was 11:53 min/mile with a further drop in standings. By focusing on the split times, you can see a trend where the first mile started strong but decelerated in subsequent portions. Addressing these fluctuations could aid in maintaining or improving overall pacing for future races. Consider incorporating interval training and pacing strategies to sustain the initial momentum throughout subsequent miles. This could lead to stronger consistency in your race performance.