Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Craig Crowson #41442 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Splits Craig Crowson from Drake, CO completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in 28:06, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Craig's splits show a start of 9:17 min/mile, with improvement over the next two miles to 9:06 and 9:02 min/mile, respectively. His final overall pace was 9:04 min/mile. This steady performance earned him the top spot in the M65-69 division. Comparing this to his previous years 5K at the 2024 Boulderthon, his overall time dipped by 31 seconds from 27:35, with a previous pace of 8:54 min/mile. Nevertheless, Craig's first-place division finish this year is commendable. While his splits have slightly increased in time, his placement stayed strong. Focusing on acceleration after mile one could further enhance his finish time. Great job on leading your division once again!