Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aayush Gupta #42147 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 with Slight Loss of Momentum Aayush Gupta completed the 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon with a final elapsed time of 27:29, achieving an overall elapsed pace of 8:52 min/mile. Notably, his performance began strongly with a first mile split of 8:01. His placement in the M25-29 division was 33rd, which is consistent across the three miles covered. Analyzing the splits, there was a noticeable increase in pace over the course of the race. The effort in the first mile, held at 8:01 min/mile, was not sustained, as the second mile dropped to 8:53 min/mile, and the momentum slightly decreased in the third mile, with a split pace of 9:45 min/mile. For future races, emphasizing steady pacing throughout might yield improved consistency and results. Additionally, Aayush may benefit from focusing on sustaining the initial pace for longer.