Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ashwin Vadivel #42296 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Ashwin Vadivel demonstrated an impressive ability to improve his pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a 10:13 min/mile pace for the first mile, he managed to accelerate considerably, achieving an 8:39 min/mile split for the second mile. This progressive momentum continued into the third mile with a 9:06 min/mile split. Overall, Ashwin completed the 5K in 28:50 with an average pace of 9:18 min/mile, finishing 338th out of 1,972 participants. His performance placed him in 205th position among all male runners and 39th in his division (M25-29). The steady improvement from the start to midway is commendable, especially maintaining a faster pace throughout the race. For future races, focusing on sustaining that strong pace during the final mile could further enhance overall performance. Keep building on this solid foundation.