Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Robert Tully #41389 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 Performance with a Strong Division Finish Robert Tully delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His pacing was uniform, beginning with a 10:40 min/mile pace and considerably improving to a 9:09 min/mile on the second mile. He maintained a consistent effort with a final pace of 9:52 min/mile, completing the race in 30:37. Robert secured first place in his M70-74 division, an impressive achievement among 1,972 participants. Despite a marginally slower overall time compared to his 2024 Boulderthon results, Roberts performance remained competitive. The shift from an event total of 1,257 in 2024 to 1,972 in 2025 indicates heightened competition, yet Robert maintained his division lead. While his overall position shifted slightly down from 310th to 466th, his clear dominance in his age group was reaffirmed. Focusing on stamina and maintaining a slightly quicker initial pace could be beneficial for pushing towards previous personal benchmarks.