Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Parth Makker #42528 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 Progress Despite Early Challenges Parth Makker completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K in 1:17:04, maintaining an average pace of 24:51 minutes per mile. Starting the race with a 33:18 minute mile pace, he made solid improvements in subsequent miles, finishing with a final mile at a 22:08 pace. This consistent improvement shows a positive trend in pacing strategy, which is a great foundation for future races. Out of 1972 participants, Parth finished 1667th overall, and placed 59th in his M40-44 division. His overall pace progression from 33:18 at the first mile to 22:08 by the third mile indicates the potential for faster starts as he gained familiarity with the pacing. Continuing to work on sustaining an earlier faster pace could lead to improvements in time. Aligning with the Boulder Babies team, Parth showed great team spirit, and there is potential for growth in future events.