Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Towler #41489 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 a Strong Finish Eric Towler completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an official time of 28:04, showcasing a consistent pace throughout the race. His overall pace was 9:03 min/mile. Eric started with a strong opening mile at a 9:17 min/mile pace, then improved his speed with an 8:42 min/mile during the second mile. His final mile was completed at a 9:09 min/mile pace. Eric finished 9th in his division (M45-49) out of a competitive field, demonstrating a solid positioning. Notably, he gained a few spots as he progressed, climbing from 306th to 290th overall out of 1972 participants. Additionally, he maintained a steady position in his gender category, concluding in 181st place. For future races, maintaining the momentum seen in the second mile could lead to an even stronger performance. Solid pacing throughout the race is a great asset to build on.