Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matt Tong #41527 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 Pays Off in Competitive 5K Performance Matt Tong finished the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 18:16 and maintained a strong average pace of 5:53 min/mile. He demonstrated exceptional consistency, particularly evident in his splits. His first mile was completed in 5:52, followed by a quicker second mile at 5:40, and rounded off with a third mile of 6:05. These statistics highlight Matt's ability to maintain a solid rhythm throughout the race. In the division for males aged 25-29, Matt came in 8th place, a commendable achievement against the competition. Notably, he improved his standing throughout, climbing from 54th overall to finishing 49th out of 1972 participants. Focusing on maintaining a slightly more consistent pace in the latter stages could result in improved finishing times in future events. Keep up the hard work and focus on refining that third-mile split to achieve greater efficiency.