Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Simon Strong #41220 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 Adjustments for Stronger Performance Simon's race at the 2025 Boulderthon showcased a strong start and a commendable finish in the M14 & Under division. He completed the 5K course in 24:57, maintaining an average pace of 8:02 min/mile. Simon was 10th in his division among 1972 total participants. His initial mile was exceptionally fast, clocking in at 5:32 min/mile, where he held a division rank of 8. As the race progressed, his pace slowed, averaging 9:01 min/mile for the second mile, and further to 9:25 min/mile in the third. This gradual deceleration resulted in Simon finishing 10th in the M14 & Under category. Going forward, focus on maintaining a consistent pace, possibly by pacing yourself more evenly throughout the event. This strategy could potentially conserve energy for a stronger finish. Fantastic job representing Team Hoyt Denver, keep building on this momentum!