Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Shivan Khullar #42162 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 Improvements Highlight the Race Shivan Khullar participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, demonstrating a pattern of improving splits throughout the race. Starting with a cautious pace, the first mile clocked in at 26:58. There was a significant reduction in pace, with the second mile completed at 11:00 min/mile, showcasing an effective strategy to gain speed as the race progressed. By mile three, Shivan maintained the momentum, finishing with a split pace of 13:02 min/mile. Overall, Shivan completed the race in 51:57 with an average pace of 16:45 min/mile. The rank progression was stable, improving from an overall position of 1461 to 1435 by the end of the race. Within the male 25-29 division, Shivan consistently held the 106th position. To further enhance performance, examining strategies to maintain the accelerated pace from mile two could be beneficial. A focus on pace consistency, particularly through the initial mile, may yield even better results in future races.