Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryder Lohse #41348 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

Notable Progress in Pace and Time Ryder Lohse, participating in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, improved significantly from his previous performance. Completing the race with an elapsed time of 38:14 and an average pace of 12:20 min/mile, Ryder showcased a marked improvement compared to his 2024 Boulderthon 5K, where he finished in 43:03 with a pace of 13:53 min/mile. This reflects an overall pace enhancement and a reduction in total race time by nearly 5 minutes over the 3.1 miles. Examining the splits, consistent progress is apparent. Ryder started strong with an 11:23 min/mile pace for his first mile. The pace eased slightly to 12:39 in mile two and concluded at 13:12 by the final mile. While his placement in his age division was consistent at 33rd, the performance improvement is commendable, suggesting enhanced endurance and speed. Focus on sustaining the initial strong pace throughout future races could lead to even better times.