Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eliot Toumey #41620 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 Pace with Strong Start in 5K Race Eliot Toumey from Monument, CO, delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an impressive start, setting a fast initial pace of 5:35 min/mile in the first mile. His ability to maintain a sub-6 pace throughout contributed to a final overall race time of 18:26, with an average pace of 5:56 min/mile. Eliot secured ninth place in his division (M25-29) among 1972 participants, indicating strong competitive form. Analyzing the splits, Eliot's initial mile was the fastest, followed by a slightly slower second mile at 5:45 min/mile and a third mile at 6:28 min/mile. This slight deceleration suggests a potential focus area in sustaining pace in the later stages of the race. Comparing with his previous performance in the 2024 Boulderthon 10K, where he averaged a 6:39 min/mile pace, this 5K result shows improved pacing skills and a strong overall performance. Keep aiming to maintain that early momentum through the latter miles.