Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Deaken Shuler #43045 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 Pace with Mid-Race Surge Deaken Shuler, representing Team Jennifer Swordy, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 29:22, averaging a pace of 9:28 min/mile. Notably, his second mile showed an improvement with a split time of 8:48, significantly faster than his overall average pace. This shows potential for maintaining a strong, consistent pace in future races by using similar momentum throughout. In his division, M35-39, Deaken secured the 23rd place among competitors, showing consistent performance across the three-mile course. Each mile split remained competitive within his age group, even with slight variations in pace. Consider the mid-race acceleration as a strength to build upon; consistently applying this burst will contribute to improved times in subsequent events. Overall, Deaken's performance demonstrates a solid foundation with room to enhance by refining pace strategies further.