Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cody Joplin #42293 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 Improvement and Strong Finish in 5K Race Cody Joplin demonstrated a remarkable ability to improve his pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a first mile at 9:51 min/mile pace, he quickly increased his speed. His second mile saw an impressive improvement to an 8:02 min/mile pace, followed by a consistent final mile at 8:36 min/mile. This strategic pacing allowed him to gradually move up in the ranks, climbing from 297th to 244th place overall by the race's end. Concluding the race with an overall time of 27:13 and an average pace of 8:46 min/mile, Cody successfully advanced his position within the Male 25-29 division from 38th to 29th. His steady improvement throughout the race highlights his capacity for maintaining and even increasing speed over distance. To build on his performance, Cody could focus on maintaining a quicker start while ensuring he sustains the speed through the race.