Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Leonard Rivers #42565 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 Competitive Performance with Top Division Finish Leonard Rivers delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Completing the race in 26:03 with an average pace of 8:24 min/mile, Leonard ranked 2nd in their gender and division among 1972 participants. Leonard's pace was consistent, starting with an impressive 7:56 min/mile for the first mile and maintaining strong standings throughout. Notably, Leonard's splits showed a slight deceleration from 7:56 to 8:02 and finishing with 9:16. While maintaining an excellent pace early in the race, Leonard could focus on maintaining pace in later miles to further improve performance. This consistency from their past races, such as the 25:14 at the 2024 Boulderthon with an 8:08 min/mile pace, underscores Leonard's potential. Leonard's ability to maintain top division standings showcases their competitive edge and suggests they are on a path towards continual improvement as a young athlete.