Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paul Stafford #41405 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 Performance with Strong Finish Paul Stafford delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Holding a steady pace, he completed the race with an overall time of 14:46, averaging a pace of 4:45 minutes per mile. Throughout the splits, Paul maintained a strong position, starting with an impressive 4:35 minute mile and a consistent final mile at 4:57. These splits indicate good pace management, allowing him to finish 9th overall out of 1972 participants, a commendable achievement. Analyzing split times, Paul's pace varied slightly, beginning with a blistering 4:35 and a subsequent adjustment to 4:39 in the second mile. The third mile saw a slight slowdown to 4:57, suggesting room for optimizing energy distribution in later stages. Remaining focused on the third mile's pacing strategy could enhance future race times. His efforts with the Blue Collar Endurance Training team reflect disciplined training and race strategy execution.