Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Derek Lu #42126 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 Progression and Strong Finish Derek maintained a consistent pace throughout the 5K at the 2025 Boulderthon, showcasing a series of progressively faster splits. He opened with a first mile pace of 11:36, before increasing his speed to 9:42 by the second mile. This marked a noteworthy improvement and positive pacing strategy, allowing for a steadily stronger performance as the race progressed. Finishing with an overall time of 32:55 and an average pace of 10:37 per mile, Derek placed 332nd among male participants and 38th in the M40-44 division. His split improvements demonstrate effective pacing, notably moving up in overall placement from 634 to 600 by the end of the race. Focusing on maintaining or slightly increasing the pace in the initial mile could further improve results in future events. Keep up the dedication to consistent pacing, and continue building on this solid performance.