Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sergio Valadez #41038 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 Pace with Opportunities for Optimization Sergio Valadez, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, maintained a steady start with an initial mile split of 11:40 minutes per mile. His average pace over the race distance of 3.1 miles was recorded at 12:27 minutes per mile, concluding the race with a total time of 38:36. Notably, Sergio's pace saw a slight decline with each subsequent mile, evident from his splits, ranging from 11:40 to 13:44 minutes per mile. In the M50-54 division, he secured the 25th spot among his peers, which provides a clear picture of his standing relative to his age group. To enhance future performances, focusing on sustaining the pace beyond the first mile could be beneficial. Consistent split times throughout the entire race would help maintain or improve his division and gender placements. Keep up the dedication, and consider training strategies to maintain energy across all segments of the race.