Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Weston Schlink #41237 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 Gains and Consistency in Pace Weston Schlink demonstrated steady pacing throughout the Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a solid first mile at 8:58 min/mile, he improved his pace in subsequent miles, clocking 8:04 min/mile in the second mile. This shows a strong ability to pick up speed after the initial start. His consistency was evident as he completed the third mile at an 8:22 min/mile pace, resulting in a final overall elapsed pace of 8:28 min/mile. His overall strategy appears effective, maintaining and improving his position throughout the race. From 230th place overall in the first mile to finishing in 210th by the end, Weston showed commendable progress. Within his division, he achieved 26th place among males aged 25-29, among a total of 1,972 participants. To further enhance performance, focusing on maintaining early pace could be beneficial in distributing effort across the entire race. Keep building on this excellent foundation!