Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rodrigo Valdes #42666 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

Promising Start with Strategic Learnings Rodrigo Valdes completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 32:13, achieving an average pace of 10:23 min/mile. Notably, his first mile was completed in a brisk 7:35, placing him 7th in his division. This strong start shows potential for quick pacing. However, there was a noticeable shift in pace during the second and third miles, with times of 10:57 and 12:54 respectively. Finishing in the top 20% of his division, Rodrigo has a solid foundation to build on. While his initial mile was particularly strong, maintaining a more consistent pace could improve overall standings in future races. Focusing on even splits may allow him to leverage that initial speed throughout the race. Keep training with your team, "Arielle we Love you!!", to refine your pacing strategy. Your effort in representing North Fort Myers, FL, was commendable.