Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Keaton Bates #41047 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 Start with Opportunities for Pacing Improvement Keaton Bates completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an overall time of 22:56, maintaining an average pace of 7:24 per mile. His first mile showed promise with a pace of 6:58, placing him 113th overall, and 18th in the M25-29 division. His performance dipped slightly in the second and third miles, pacing at 7:09 and 8:12 respectively, resulting in a slight drop in positions. He finished 124th out of 1972 participants, which is commendable. Notably, Keaton's initial mile was the strongest segment of his race, both in terms of pace and positioning. Pacing varied throughout, with a more consistent effort potentially improving overall performance. Consider focusing on sustaining momentum during the latter stages of future races. Working on maintaining steady pacing can lead to better results as he displays potential to enhance his standings further.