Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Otoniel Mendoza #41888 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

Smooth Pace Improvement and Solid Finish Otoniel Mendoza demonstrated a commendable pacing strategy at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a mile split of 10:34, Otoniel managed to improve his pace significantly with the second mile at 8:37 before slightly slowing to 9:42 in the third mile. His overall elapsed pace was 9:32 min/mile, reflecting a steady and controlled effort throughout the race. Otoniel finished the 5K with an overall time of 29:34, placing 38th in the M30-34 division. Notably, he moved up in the overall rankings, advancing from 428th in the first mile to 394th by the end of the race, demonstrating consistent performance. With continued focus on maintaining the mid-race pace further into the race, Otoniel can aim to improve his overall time and position even further in future events. Great effort showcasing adaptation and resilience!