Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Amanuel Mesel #40010 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 Pacing Leads to Impressive Finish Amanuel Mesel delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showcasing remarkable pacing and improvement. Starting strong, Amanuel clocked a swift 4:19 min/mile in the first mile, securing the first place across all categories. His second mile saw a slight drop to a 4:26 min/mile pace, adjusting to third overall but advancing to the second in his division. His final mile pace stood at 4:36 min/mile, culminating in an elapsed time of 13:57 for the 5K, a pace of 4:30 min/mile, ranking third overall among 1972 participants. Reflecting on last year's Boulderthon, Amanuel shaved off an impressive 23 seconds from his previous time of 14:20, advancing from sixth to third place. His average pace improved from 4:37 to 4:30 min/mile. A slight reduction in split times in the latter part of the race might enhance performance further. Strategically focusing on maintaining momentum can enhance future results. Great effort!