Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kerry Neilson #41611 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 Progress with Strong Finish in Boulderthon Kerry Neilson demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event. Starting with a pace of 13:48 min/mile for the first mile, Neilson strategically increased speed, dropping the pace to 11:29 min/mile in the second mile. This adaptability indicates a keen sense of pacing that resulted in an impressive split time improvement. The final stretch of the race saw another pace reduction to 11:07 min/mile, achieving an overall elapsed pace of 12:07 min/mile. Finishing with an overall time of 37:34 and placing 23rd in the M50-54 division, Neilson maintained a solid position throughout the race, showing strong composure. Continuing this trend of adaptation and pacing will be beneficial for future events. Analyzing initial pacing strategies could further enhance performance.