Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Callahan #42684 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

Strong Start Despite Tough Splits Michael Callahan from Boulder, CO finished the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an impressive overall time of 17:45, maintaining an average pace of 5:43 min/mile. Opening with a solid first mile at 5:21 min/mile, he positioned himself 39th overall and 4th in his division. The momentum slightly shifted over the race as his pace dropped to 5:36 min/mile during the second mile, and 6:07 min/mile in the third mile while overall places remained steady. Callahan's final race metrics highlight his consistent performance with a 5th place finish in the M30-34 division out of a competitive field of 1972 participants. To further improve future race outcomes, a closer look at pacing strategies and endurance during later miles would be beneficial. Maintaining a strong start is key, but sustaining speed will maximize placing potential in subsequent events.