Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Dylan West #42241 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 Progress with Opportunities for Growth Dylan West completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 35:12, averaging an 11:21 min/mile pace. His placement was 749th out of 1972 participants, and he secured the 43rd position in his M20-24 age division. The race commenced with a promising 9:57 first-mile pace, showcasing a strong start and early potential. As the race progressed, there was a gradual slowing with the second and third splits clocking in at 11:53 and 12:15, respectively. The consistent pacing, while indicative of endurance, suggests some room for optimization in maintaining early pace across longer distances. Exploring interval training or pacing strategies might help in future races. Keep leveraging your strong starting momentum, Dylan!