Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aaron Carroll #41368 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 Improvement and Consistent Pace Aaron Carroll displayed a solid performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. With an overall time of 34:56 minutes, he maintained a consistent average pace of 11:16 min/mile. Notably, his pace improved significantly after the first mile. He started with a 12:35 min/mile pace, then accelerated to an impressive 9:59 min/mile by the second mile. This shows effective strength in maintaining and even improving pace over the course. His splits included a strong finish with 11:12 min/mile in the third mile, demonstrating his ability to regulate effort and sustain pace. In his division, M35-39, he placed 48th. Focusing on stabilizing pace in the initial stages might benefit future race outcomes. Overall, this performance showcases solid pacing strategy, with some room to push early splits for even better results.