Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nathan Samek #43019 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 Leads to Improved Finish Nathan Samek demonstrated a well-executed race at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 25:32, averaging an 8:14 min/mile pace. Notably, Nathan showed significant improvement compared to his previous race, cutting down his time from 29:20 at the 2024 Boulderthon 5K. His first mile was consistent at 8:14, followed by a faster second mile at 7:54, and he maintained a steady effort throughout, completing the final mile slightly slower at 8:30. He ranked 14th in his division, M40-44, amidst a competitive field of 1,972 participants. While overall placement suggests room to work on speed, the leap forward from last year's performance is commendable. To enhance further, consider focusing on maintaining the faster pace seen in the second mile throughout the race. That slight fluctuation between the second and third miles presents an opportunity for strategic pacing work in future training.