Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joseph Bules #41690 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 Improvement Boosts Overall Finish Joseph demonstrated a strategic pacing throughout the 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon, emphasizing steady progress. His first mile was completed in 10:08, perhaps a cautious start. However, Joseph picked up the pace significantly on the second mile, clocking it at 8:03. His third mile showed minor slowdown but maintained consistency with a 9:02 split, contributing to an overall race pace of 9:04 min/mile. He finished with an elapsed time of 28:07, landing him in the 24th position within his M20-24 division, a notable result in this competitive category. Improving position in each segment indicates he effectively managed his pacing throughout the race. Moving forward, it might be interesting to explore strategies for accelerating the rate of improvement during the second half, potentially refining efficiency in positioning both overall and in gender-specific standings.