Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Branon #43046 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

Maintaining Consistency with Opportunities for Speed Adjustment Michael Branon completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 32:30, maintaining an average pace of 10:29 min/mile. His initial mile was a strong start at 10:14 min/mile, holding a steady pace for the first two miles. Notably, there was a slight decrease in pace for the third mile, clocking in at 10:50 min/mile, which slightly affected the overall pace. Throughout the event, Michael placed 572nd out of 1972 participants. Within his division, M30-34, he finished 55th, demonstrating competitive standing. While consistent pacing is a strength, working on maintaining speed in the latter parts of the race could improve future performances. Focusing on the slowdown in the third-mile split might reveal opportunities to enhance overall time and division placement. Consider integrating interval training to sustain a consistent pace or improve the final mile.