Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Julio Rodriguez #41011 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

Progressive Pacing Highlighted Julio Rodriguez showcased a compelling progression across the 5K event at the 2025 Boulderthon. Starting with a first mile of 22:51 min/mile, his improvement was evident as he clocked a significant drop in pace to 6:44 min/mile in the second mile. He maintained a solid pace of 7:44 min/mile for the third mile, culminating in an average pace of 12:18 min/mile for the entire race. His final time was 38:08, covering a total distance of 3.1 miles. Finishing 442nd out of the male participants and 86th in his age division (M25-29), Julio demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the race. While his standing shifted from 440th to 448th as the race progressed, his faster subsequent splits suggest potential for strategic pacing adjustments in future races. He may consider optimizing his starting speed for sustained effort, aligning with the significant progress he achieved in later stages of the race.