Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Asher Friedlander #41055 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 Improvement and Strong Finish Asher Friedlander, a 7-year-old runner from Arvada, CO, competed in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K as part of the "Step Up For LPF" team. He completed the 3.1-mile event with a final time of 58:10, averaging an 18:46 minute-per-mile pace. Among 1972 participants, he ranked 49th in the M14 & Under division. Notably, Asher demonstrated a consistent improvement in pace after the second mile. His first mile split was 14:47, while the second mile split slowed to 24:34. Impressively, he picked up the pace again in the third mile with a time of 17:54. His improvement in the last mile suggests potential for faster splits. By focusing on his pacing strategy, particularly maintaining his pace after the first mile, Asher can enhance his overall performance. Additionally, continued training and experience at young age should further aid in boosting his running efficiency.