Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aleksei Chetvertkov #41252 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 Room to Build Aleksei Chetvertkov raced in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, demonstrating a commendable pace strategy early on. His first mile split recorded a time of 8:09 min/mile, placing him 5th in the M50-54 division. With an overall finishing time of 26:52, Aleksei finished 6th in his age division out of a sizeable participant pool of 1,972 runners. While he maintained a steady pace through the first two splits, a slight slowdown occurred in the third mile with a 9:25 min/mile pace, which may suggest an area for pacing adjustment in the latter stages of races. Finishing 233rd overall, Aleksei's performance demonstrated consistency and determination. Focusing on sustaining the early race pace across all miles could enhance his future race outcomes.