Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Smith #41692 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 Effort in Steady Pace Execution Sam Smith, 24, from Denver, CO, demonstrated a consistent pacing strategy during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a first mile split of 10:12 min/mile, Sam established a steady pace early on, placing 560th overall and 248th among females. Incremental pace adjustments were observed through the second and third miles, with split paces of 10:34 and 11:33 min/mile, respectively. Finishing with an overall time of 33:28 and an average pace of 10:47 min/mile, Sam secured the 32nd position in the F20-24 division out of the total 1972 participants. While pace consistency is a notable strength, focusing on maintaining or gradually increasing speed in later stages could be beneficial. The ability to slightly increase pace between mile markers will enhance performance and possibly improve future race standings. Keep up the effort, Sam!