Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Unger #41768 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 Performance Amidst the Pack Ben Unger delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event. Starting with a strong pace of 7:08 min/mile, he completed the first mile in 7:08, securing 121st place overall and 8th in his division (M40-44). His second mile saw a slight slowdown to a 7:20 min/mile pace, maintaining the same division rank and dropping just a few spots in the overall standings. Mile three presented a further decrease in speed, clocking in at an 8:03 min/mile pace, while his performance remained unchanged in his division ranking. Bens overall finish time was 23:11, with an average pace of 7:28 min/mile, placing him 128th among 1972 participants. Focusing on maintaining the initial pace through the latter stages could enhance future performance. Maintaining consistency in the later miles will be the key to improvement. Great work holding your division position throughout!