Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mitchell Koch #41272 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 Pacing Marks the Journey Mitchell Koch maintained an impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His splits of 20:14, 20:24, and 21:03 indicate a steady approach to the race. Finishing with an elapsed time of 1:04:22 over 3.1 miles, his average pace was 20:45 min/mile. It's noteworthy that his placement remained stable, particularly in his age division (M55-59), securing 26th place throughout all splits. Consistent pacing is crucial and Mitchell demonstrated this, which helped him maintain reliable positioning in the overall standings. He finished 1601st among 1972 participants, 633rd in his gender category, and retained his division placement. Potential areas to focus on could be enhancing pace variability for more robust performance across varying terrains. Keep leveraging the strength in consistent pacing to optimize the overall strategy and performance in future events.