Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jose Gutierrez #41744 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 Progression in 5K Performance Jose Gutierrez maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K race. He completed the race in 37:39, averaging a pace of 12:08 minutes per mile. His placement was 908th out of 1972 total participants, and he finished 434th among male competitors. Notably, Jose began the race with a first mile split time of 11:58 before slightly increasing his speed during the second mile to 11:05. In the third mile, there was a noticeable slowdown with a split time of 13:12. This is a critical area where pacing strategy can be adjusted. By analyzing these splits, incorporating varied speed work and focusing on maintaining a consistent pace could lead to significant improvements in future races, particularly in the final stretch. Jose's dedication is evident, and focusing on these factors can lend to increased competitiveness in his division category.