Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Johnnie Nguyen #41230 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 Effort in 5K Performance Johnnie Nguyen participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showcasing a balanced and steady race. Starting with a 12:17 minute per mile pace for the first mile, he gradually improved his speed to an 11:02 pace in the second mile. The third mile saw a slight drop to a 12:19 pace, yet Johnnie maintained an overall elapsed pace of 11:54 minutes per mile across the 3.1-mile run. Ending with a finish time of 36:55, Johnnie placed 860th overall out of 1972 participants and held his rank consistently in the M25-29 division. His performance highlighted an opportunity to focus on maintaining the improved pace seen in his second mile throughout the whole race for future events. Team support from "Free Palestine" could be leveraged to enhance his competitive experience further.