Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jovan Chavarria #41162 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 Start with Opportunities for Consistency Jovan Chavarria began his 5K race with a solid first mile at a pace of 10:39 min/mile, placing 72nd in his division. His persistence showed as he maintained a close pace of 10:49 min/mile in the second mile. However, moving into the third mile, the pace experienced a decline to 12:44 min/mile. Despite this, Jovan completed the Boulderthon with an overall time of 35:26, averaging an 11:25 min/mile pace. In the broader field, Jovan placed 770th out of 1972 participants. With slight variations observed in pacing, a focus on sustaining pace through the middle and end of the race could be beneficial. Whether through pacing strategies or interval training, targeted efforts at maintaining steady pacing could enhance overall performance. Keep building on the foundation you've laid, and remember, every race brings valuable insights. Great effort and well done representing Team Beans & Rice!