Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Carl jefferson Dela cruz #41175 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 Mid-Race Surge Shows Potential Carl Jefferson Dela Cruz from San Diego completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 34:05 and an average pace of 10:59 min/mile. His most notable improvement was seen between mile 1 and mile 2, where he significantly reduced his pace from 20:11 min/mile to 13:12 min/mile. This represents a substantial 7-minute decrease within just a single mile, showcasing his ability to adjust and find a stronger rhythm mid-race. Carl finished 365th out of 1,972 male participants and ranked 39th in the M20-24 division. His final mile effort maintained strong momentum with an 11:06 min/mile pace. Continuing to focus on a more consistent starting pace may help reduce initial split time. This suggests that further improvement in race strategy, particularly at the outset, could lead to better overall performance in subsequent races.