Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Luca Marcondes mangini #41502 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 Performance with Spikes of Speed Luca Marcondes Mangini, age 7, from Boulder, CO, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 34:59, maintaining an overall pace of 11:17 min/mile. Over the course, Luca's split times revealed a promising start with a first split of 11:17. Notably, Luca improved in the second mile, shaving off a full minute (10:17), showcasing a burst of speed and determination. Although the third mile lengthened to 12:33, Luca managed to secure a consistent pace across the race. Finishing 27th in the M14 & Under division and 380th out of all male participants demonstrates a solid performance among young competitors. Focusing on sustaining the faster pace from mile two through the final mile could potentially enhance overall performance. Keep up the promising efforts, Luca!