Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Stephen Downey #42278 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 Improvement in 5K Performance Stephen Downey demonstrated strong performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Opening with a 9:19 min/mile pace, he quickly adapted and completed the second mile with an impressive 8:13 min/mile. Building on this momentum, Stephen achieved a 7:54 min/mile in the third mile, finishing the race with an overall elapsed pace of 8:26 min/mile. Stephen showed significant improvement in each mile, which is commendable. His final overall position was 206th out of 1972 participants, placing him 15th in his M40-44 division. Consistent increase in pace demonstrates strategic pacing and endurance. To enhance future performance, maintaining the same level of improvement in the initial mile could prove beneficial. Keep focusing on this impressive pacing strategy for further success.