Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zhilin Zhang #42109 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 Consistent Pace During the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Zhilin Zhang demonstrated a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting with a mile split of 9:04, Zhilin maintained a strong presence by picking up speed with an 8:36 split in the second mile, showcasing notable acceleration. Despite a slight decrease in pace to 9:37 in the third mile, his average pace remained steady at 9:05 min/mile overall. The race featured a total of 1,972 participants, and Zhilin completed the 5K with an overall time of 28:10. In the male gender category, he placed 189th, and within the M40-44 division, he secured the 21st position. It's worth noting the improvement between the first and second mile paces. A more consistent effort across all splits could aid in improving his overall time in future events. Great work maintaining a strong effort throughout!