Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brian Donaghu #42770 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 Start, Strong Division Standing Brian demonstrated consistency in the initial stages of the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His first mile was clocked at 7:41, allowing him to secure the 8th position in his division (M45-49) out of a sizeable field of runners. As he progressed to the second mile, an increase in his time was noted with a split of 7:42, which impressively moved him up to 7th place in his division. His overall standing remained competitive, holding the 165th place as he maintained a steady mid-7-minute pace. The final stretch saw a dip in pace at 8:48 for the third mile, and he completed the 5K with an overall time of 24:57. Despite the slight slowdown, Brian preserved his position, finishing 7th in his division with an overall pace of 8:03 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining pace, especially in the later stages, may offer improvements in future races.