Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Azhar Hamid #41339 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 Start, Slower Finish for Azhar in Boulderthon 5K Azhar began his 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon with a promising pace, completing his first mile in 9:57. This strong start placed him 596th overall, 324th among males, and 37th in his division (M20-24). However, as the race progressed, Azhar's pace slowed. His second mile split was 11:25, resulting in a drop to 806th place overall and 46th in his division. The third mile saw a further slowdown to a split pace of 13:29. Azhar finished the race with an overall time of 36:21 and an average pace of 11:43 min/mile. The final positions reflected the challenges in pace consistency, landing Azhar in 830th overall, 407th in male competitors, and 47th in his division. Focusing on maintaining pace throughout will be beneficial in future races. Azhar demonstrated persistence and valuable experience which can be built upon.