Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Harlan Matthews #41831 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 Effort, Consistent Pace Harlan Matthews from Katy, TX, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Harlan, aged 58, maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with his overall elapsed pace recorded at 12:21 minutes per mile for the 3.1-mile distance. He completed the race in 38:20, placing 16th in the M55-59 division out of a field of nearly 2000 participants. Reviewing Harlan's splits, he started strong with a first mile at 10:57 minutes, then settled into a steadier rhythm. His second mile was completed in 12:26, and the third mile was slightly slower at 13:35. Maintaining a consistent pace with minor fluctuations, Harlan finished 446th in his gender category. It may be beneficial for future events to focus on maintaining a more even pace throughout the race to potentially improve times.