Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Owen Yancey #42207 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 Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Owen Yancey, age 13, showcased a commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a first split pace of 10:30 min/mile, he quickly picked up speed, reducing his split pace to an impressive 7:24 min/mile in the second mile. His ability to significantly improve his pace early on is noteworthy, moving from an overall place of 311 to 219. Owen displayed consistent control and stamina, maintaining a strong pace in the third mile at 7:35 min/mile. He completed the 5K with a final elapsed time of 26:16 and an overall pace of 8:28 min/mile. Owen secured 13th place in the M14 & Under division and placed 139th among male participants. Notably, he improved his position in the field throughout the race, ending 209th out of 1972 participants. His performance reflects impressive pacing strategy. Focusing on the last mile could further enhance future results.