Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cory Mitchell #42808 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 Pacing and Strategic Positioning Cory Mitchell showed steady performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall time of 48:00. His initial mile recorded a pace of 17:48 min/mile, which improved to 15:41 min/mile in the second mile and slightly to 15:32 min/mile in the third mile. Ending with an average pace of 15:29 min/mile, Cory showed a promising rate of maintaining and slightly improving his pace as the race progressed. In terms of placement, Cory finished 1350th out of 1972 participants. His position saw a modest rise, particularly from the first mile, where he ranked 1294th, improving his standing slightly by the end. Cory's ability to maintain consistent pacing was evident in his divisional standing, moving from 80th to 87th by the finish. Continuing to focus on this positive pacing strategy could lead to improved future performances. Consider incorporating interval training to enhance pace consistency and overall speed in subsequent races.