Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jayd Armstrong #42159 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 Stamina Showcased in Boulderthon 5K Jayd Armstrong displayed a consistent performance during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. He finished the race in 30:02, holding an average pace of 9:41 min/mile, which matched his pace during the last split. His overall position was 424th out of 1972 participants, with a gender placement of 250th and a division place of 28th in the M35-39 category. His first mile split of 9:49 paced his steady run, improving to a 9:23 pace during the second mile. Notably, Jayd made progress in pacing, beginning with a 9:49 min/mile split and tightening up to a stronger 9:23 min/mile in the second mile. Although there was a slight drop in pace during the third mile, returning to 9:52, he effectively maintained a steady cadence throughout the race, demonstrating his stamina. To further elevate his performance, focusing on pacing strategies, particularly in the mid-to-late race segments, may benefit future races.