Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dylan Delaney #41742 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

Tactical Improvement Results in Consistent Performance Dylan Delaney demonstrated noticeable growth throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, with steady improvement in his pace from the start to the finish. Starting at a conservative 10:17 min/mile pace in the first mile, Dylan rapidly found a more competitive speed, delivering a significant gain in his second mile with a split pace of 8:06 min/mile. His final overall elapsed pace settled at 9:09 min/mile, highlighting a strong middle performance and successful endurance maintenance. Throughout the race, Dylan steadily advanced in rankings, notably improving from 355th to 314th place overall by the end. In the male 25-29 division, he finished 35th, showing consistency within his category, while moving up and stabilizing in his gender placement as well. To further enhance his performance, focusing on a more rapid acceleration after the initial mile could lead to even better results. Overall, maintaining this momentum will be key in future races.