Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andy ?Byron #41787 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 Performance with Potential for Speed Growth During the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Andy finished with an official time of 40:16 and an average pace of 12:59 min/mile. Consistent pacing throughout the race marked Andy's performance. Notably, Andy achieved an impressive second place in the 14 & Under division, a noteworthy status at such a young age of 9. Looking at the splits, the speeds ranged from a 13:26 min/mile in the first mile to a faster 12:24 min/mile in the second mile, showing positive pacing development. The race ended with a 13:02 min/mile split, signifying a slight slow down. Achieving within the 12-minute range consistently is an exciting indicator of stamina. Working on maintaining that second-mile pace throughout could further elevate Andy's race times and performance. Keep focusing on pacing drills to enhance speed endurance in future events.