Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nico Jost #41582 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

Impressive Steady Pace for a Young Competitor Nico Jost, a 6-year-old from Boulder, CO, delivered a commendable performance in the 5K at the 2025 Boulderthon. He completed the event in a time of 40:40, translating to an average pace of 13:07 min/mile. Despite his young age, Nico maintained consistency throughout the race. Notably, his second mile showed an improvement with a split pace of 12:37 min/mile, evidencing a quick adaptation and strong endurance. Throughout the race, Nico's placement remained steady within his division, finishing 36th among M14 & Under. Impressively positioned 476th in male participants out of 1972 total competitors, Nico has shown a foundational understanding of pacing. To build on this promising start, focusing on minor improvements in the final mile can help enhance overall performance, leading to further success in future races. Nico's participation as part of the "Lightning Bubbles" team also adds to his positive experience.