Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gabriel Garcia #42266 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 Pace with Consistent Improvement Gabriel Garcia maintained a steady pace throughout his 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. His overall elapsed time was 38:42, with an average pace of 12:29 min/mile. Tactically, Gabriel showed consistent pace management as each mile was quicker than the previous one. His split pace improved from 12:39 min/mile in the first mile to 12:26 min/mile by the third. This indicates a well-managed effort in the later stages of the race. Gabriel's steady effort placed him 967th among 1972 participants, demonstrating his ability to maintain a strong pace within such a large field. In his division (M25-29), he secured the 87th position, showing him to be in the midrange of competitors within his age group. Continued focus on pacing strategy will be key in enhancing race outcomes in future events, particularly in the early miles to conserve more energy for a stronger finish.