Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ethan Cooley #42891 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 Start with Opportunities for Strategic Pacing Ethan Cooley maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. He started impressively with a 5:50 min/mile pace for the first mile, positioning himself as 41st in the men's category. His second mile was consistent, showing only a slight slowdown to a 5:51 min/mile pace, showcasing his ability to maintain a steady effort. In the final mile, Ethan experienced a decrease in pace, clocking in at 6:41 min/mile. His overall performance resulted in a final time of 19:05 with an average pace of 6:09 min/mile, placing him 44th among male participants and 12th in his age division. Focused pacing in the latter stages could contribute to optimizing future race results, particularly in maintaining earlier mile splits through to the finish.