Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shivam Hira #41956 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 Improvement in Splits Over 5K Shivam Hira, an 11-year-old from Commerce City, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His performance demonstrated consistent improvement, especially notable in his split times. Shivam started with an initial mile at 11:01 min/mile pace, then picked up the pace to 10:05 in his second mile. This improvement helped him gain several positions overall, showing strong adaptability and focus during the race. His final split time was 10:36, marking a commendable finish at an average pace of 10:37 min/mile across the 3.1 miles. His overall time was 32:56, earning him 20th place in the M14 & Under division. Consider working on more even pacing, as the second mile pace showed significant improvement over the first. With some focused practice, Shivam can continue to refine his strategy and see even more progress in future races.