Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Randy Layman #42608 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 in Pace Randy Layman completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 28:28, averaging a pace of 9:11 min/mile. Starting at a pace of 9:20 min/mile during the first mile, Randy improved his pace to 8:57 min/mile in the second mile. In the final mile, the pace slightly slowed to 9:13 min/mile; however, the overall performance showed notable consistency. Randy's efforts gained him a 23rd place finish in the M40-44 division. Within the overall race field, Randy secured the 319th spot out of 1972 participants and ranked 196th among male competitors. His steady pacing strategy suggests a good understanding of race dynamics. Consider maintaining the faster second-mile pace longer into the race for future events to enhance overall performance. Overall, Randy represented Evergreen Prosthetics well, demonstrating determination and strong pacing skills throughout the race.