Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cristian Mccabe #41083 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 Start with Stamina Dips Cristian commenced the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a strong opening mile at a pace of 9:16 min/mile, securing 470th overall and 28th in his division. His steady start showed promise. As the race progressed, his pace gradually decreased; by mile two, his split pace was 10:37 min/mile, placing him 36th in the M20-24 division. In the final stretch, Cristian recorded a mile three split pace of 11:47 min/mile, finishing with a total time of 32:43 and placing 36th in his division. The average pace was 10:33 min/mile throughout the race. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining pace and cadence throughout the race might be beneficial. Overall, representing the "Spice Girls and Dudettes" team, Cristian gained valuable experience and demonstrated resilience in his efforts at the Boulderthon.