Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryan Davis #42858 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 Strategic Improvements Ryan Davis, representing the Speedy Spiders from Arvada, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K run. His overall performance was marked by a remarkable improvement in pace as the race progressed. Starting with a split pace of 10:30 min/mile for the first mile, Ryan achieved significant gains in the subsequent splits: 8:21 min/mile in the second mile and 8:52 min/mile in the third mile. Ryan completed the 5K with an overall time of 28:37 and an average pace of 9:14 min/mile. Notably, he moved up from 404th place overall to 327th by the end of the race, improving his position by 77 spots, and from 238th to 199th among males. Placing 37th in the competitive M25-29 division showcases an admirable pacing strategy. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pace achieved in the final splits throughout the race could improve results further.