Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chris Kapper #41182 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 Start, Consistent Effort Chris Kapper demonstrated a steady performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event. Beginning with a strong first mile at an 8:43 pace, he secured an impressive 10th place in the M50-54 division. In the second mile, the pace adjusted slightly to 9:23, with Chris holding the 13th position in his division. Although the final mile saw a further slowdown to a 10:31 pace, he maintained a consistent placement within his division. Overall, Chris completed the race with an elapsed time of 29:50, averaging a 9:37 pace per mile. He finished 13th in the M50-54 division out of the total 1972 participants. For future races, considering a training focus on maintaining initial pace after the halfway mark could help minimize pace loss. Keep up the dedication, as each race adds valuable experience toward achieving personal bests!