Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Neale #41798 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 Pacing and Strategic Finishes Michael Neale from Denver, CO, demonstrated consistent pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, representing Buckeyes in Boulder. Starting strong, Michael's first mile clocked in at 6:55. Stepping up the pace, his second mile improved significantly to 6:32, highlighting an impressive mid-race surge. The final mile was covered in 7:29, culminating in a finish time of 21:42 and an average pace of 7:00 per mile. Michael placed 15th in his M25-29 division and 73rd among his gender peers, out of 1972 participants. Despite some variation in mile splits, his overall performance shows potential for refining pacing strategies. Maintaining the momentum from the second mile to the third could enhance race outcomes, given the marked improvement during mid-race. Continue leveraging that mid-race acceleration while seeking opportunities to sustain pace through to the finish.