Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Josh Tsendayush #41206 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

Impressive Pace Improvement Josh Tsendayush showcased a considerably faster performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, achieving a finishing time of 21:40 with an average pace of 6:59 min/mile. Notably, this marks a significant improvement from a previous 5K race, where he completed the distance in 31:17 at a 10:05 min/mile pace. His consistent effort brought him to 103rd overall among 1972 participants, capturing 72nd among men and 14th in the M30-34 age division. During the race, Josh started with a first mile split of 7:08, before accelerating to 6:23 in the second mile. The final mile slowed slightly to 7:28, highlighting an area to maintain speed through the finish. Continued focus on pacing strategies could optimize the final mile performance. His overall standings and remarkable pace gain indicate strong training outcomes leading into future races.