Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Paulo Gomes #40374 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

Steady Progression and Strategically Pacing Paulo showcased a consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K while representing the "Not Fast Or Furious" team. Throughout the race, he displayed notable improvement in his split times, moving from a 17:11-minute mile in the first segment to an improved 10:40 in the subsequent mile and further refining to an 11:56-minute mile in the final stretch. This demonstrated an ability to adjust and maintain a strategic pacing strategy across the course. Finishing with an overall time of 40:49 and an average pace of 13:10 min/mile, Paulo secured a position in the top two-thirds of the total participants, with an overall placement of 1078 out of 1972. Among his age division M40-44, Paulo held the 48th position throughout the event. Working on the initial split pacing could help set a stronger foundation for future races, capitalizing on his evident capability to gain momentum.