Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Justin Hahn #41993 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

Steady Pace with a Strong Start and Finish Justin Hahn, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race. He started with a brisk opening mile at 9:11 min/mile, placing him 291st overall. As he settled into the race, his pace improved noticeably in the second mile to 8:43 min/mile, showing strong momentum. Justin's final mile saw him slowing to a 9:53 min/mile pace, concluding the race with an overall time of 28:54, averaging a 9:19 min/mile pace. Justin secured 25th place in his division, M40-44, amidst a field of 1972 participants, placing 343rd overall. His early pace put him in a strong position and laid a solid foundation. A consideration for future races could be to maintain the improved pace from the second mile throughout, potentially helping to climb up in the standings. Continued focus on pacing strategy can aid in keeping consistent performance across all splits.