Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Merv Huber #42454 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 Performance with Strong Splits Merv Huber showed impressive pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His splits were remarkably consistent, starting with an 8:07 min/mile pace for the first mile, improving to 7:39 min/mile in the second mile, before slightly slowing to 8:06 min/mile in the final stretch. This resulted in an overall pace of 7:58 min/mile, a commendable performance. His elapsed time for the 5K was 24:43, landing him 10th in the M35-39 division out of many competitors. With 1972 participants in the event, Merv improved his overall and gender placing compared to the prior years half marathon performance. He maintained a solid pace throughout, which indicates endurance and stamina. For future races, focusing on the final mile's slight slowdown could lead to even better finishes. Consider incorporating interval training to enhance speed endurance and further improve on already consistent pacing. Keep up the great work!