Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Marco Ordaz #42783 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 Effort with a Strong Start Marco began the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a steady pace, clocking a 9:02 minute mile for the first mile. His initial performance placed him 330th overall, 200th in his gender category, and 42nd in the Male 25-29 division. This strong start demonstrated effective early pacing and solid positioning among a field of 1972 participants. As the race progressed, Marco's pace slightly slowed, with splits of 9:12 and 9:53 for the second and third miles, respectively. He completed the 5K with an overall time of 29:10 and an average pace of 9:24 min/mile. He finished 368th overall, 220th in the male category, and 46th in his division. To improve future performances, focusing on maintaining a constant pace throughout the race could yield better results, especially in the latter stages.