Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Bustos #41089 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

Pacing Precision with a Strong Finish Nick Bustos, aged 45 from Denver, showcased precise pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K as part of the "The Running Rebs." He completed the 5K race in 22:21, averaging a pace of 7:12 min/mile. Starting strong, his first mile was completed in 6:50, although his pace slowed slightly in the third mile with a split of 7:52. Nick maintained consistent placement, finishing 116th overall out of 1,972 participants. Notably, he secured 6th in his age division (M45-49), indicating a competitive performance in his category. Focusing on endurance through the latter stages of the race could help improve Nick's overall time. His performance remains commendable with his consistent pace and top ten age division placement. Analyzing the third mile for specific variables that influenced the slower pace could offer insights for future races. Keep up the disciplined effort, Nick!