Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matt Levene #41602 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

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Finish Matt maintained an impressive poise throughout the 5K at the 2025 Boulderthon. Adjusting to varying paces, he completed the first mile in 8:37, and quickened to 8:27 in the second mile. The third mile saw a slight increase to 8:51, but he successfully kept his average pace consistent at 8:37 min/mile by the finish. His contribution to Team Suavemente was significant, with noteworthy splits that demonstrated consistent middle-pack positioning, finishing 229th out of 1972 participants. As a 35-year-old in the M35-39 division, Matt secured 13th place, showing a reliable performance against his peers. There's always room to optimize pace consistency, especially between miles two and three. For future races, focusing on developing a strong finish could further enhance performance. Matt's effort in maintaining steadiness at 8:37 min/mile overall underlined his capacity for competitiveness and endurance during the race.