Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nelson Njoroge #41058 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 with Opportunities for Speed Nelson Njoroge completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 55:27, maintaining an average pace of 17:53 minutes per mile. He finished in the top 28 of his division (M45-49), which is commendable. His splits show a consistent effort, with times of 15:57 for the first mile, 17:23 for the second, and 19:54 for the third. These results suggest a slight increase in mile times as the race progressed, which isn't uncommon in races. Going by the data, there's potential for pacing improvement in the final stretch to maintain earlier pace consistency. Focusing on endurance training could help keep the split times more even. With his reliable performance, Nelson can use these insights to enhance future race strategies. His placement in the M45-49 division indicates a solid foundation, suggesting that with targeted training, the next races can see even stronger results.