Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bijan Sedaghat #41363 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 Splits with a Focus on Execution Bijan Sedaghat from Boulder, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the race in 28:12 with an average pace of 9:05 min/mile. His performance saw consistency across splits, with an initial mile at 8:55 min/mile and subsequently maintaining an admirable focus, despite a slight decrease in pace to 9:28 min/mile by the third mile. Within the Male 30-34 division, he secured the 31st place out of numerous competitors. Analyzing further, Bijan began strong with an 8:55 min/mile pace, showcasing his initial strength and energy. Although there was a minor pace shift in the third mile, his overall performance remained steady, indicating room to refine stamina for more consistent pacing. Consider working on maintaining the early pace throughout the race to improve overall time and potentially elevate division and gender placements further. Great work on maintaining a steady pace throughout most of the race.