Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cale Schafer #42521 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

Strong Finish in Competitive Field Cale Schafer ran an impressive race at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, securing a time of 16:45 with an average pace of 5:24 min/mile. He made notable progress as the race progressed, climbing from 31st to 26th place overall. His steady performance throughout the event was highlighted by a particularly strong middle mile, clocking in at 5:14 min/mile, an improvement over his starting pace of 5:19 min/mile. Cale's consistent pacing and strategy led him to a 2nd place finish in the M20-24 division, and 21st among all male participants, out of 1972 runners. Representing the Cowtown Track Club, Cale showed potential for continued success. His effective use of pacing in the second mile set him apart. To further refine his performance, focus could be placed on maintaining pace between miles two and three, noting a slight decrease to 5:39 min/mile. Such adjustments could enhance future race results.