Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alison Santiago #42230 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 Edge with Strong Division Finish Alison Santiago demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. Starting strong, he clocked a 10:18 min/mile pace in the first mile, placing 8th in his M55-59 age division. Although his pace slightly decreased to 10:58 min/mile in the second mile, Alison held a competitive position in his division. In the final mile, his pace was 12:30 min/mile. Alison maintained a solid position, finishing 13th in his division among his peers. Overall, he completed the race with a time of 35:01, averaging an 11:18 min/mile pace. Considering the total number of participants was 1972, his performance in the division is notable. To build on this success, it might be beneficial to focus on maintaining pace after the initial mile.