Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Clayton Boyd #42729 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

Strong Finish and Stronger Splits Clayton Boyd posted a remarkable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the course in 20:15 with an average pace of 6:32 min/mile. His effort placed him 1st in the M14 & Under division, showcasing exceptional pacing and strong competition skills. Throughout the race, Clayton maintained consistent pacing, starting with a brisk 6:13 min/mile for the first mile and maintaining pretty close with 6:21 for the second mile. In the third mile, the pace dipped slightly to 6:43 min/mile, but Clayton recovered to achieve an impressive overall ranking of 80th out of 1972 participants. This stellar finish confirms Claytons capability to hold a competitive pace throughout. As a potential improvement, continuing to work on maintaining speed in the final stretch could further enhance his overall time. Nonetheless, Claytons performance was a noteworthy display of endurance and skill, particularly impressive given his young age.