Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Grant Master #41966 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 Start and Steady Performance Grant Master, a 13-year-old runner from Boulder, CO, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. He completed the race with a time of 22:17, achieving an average pace of 7:11 min/mile. Notably, his first mile was impressive, clocking in at 6:43 min/mile, positioning him 5th in the M14 & Under division at that point. He showed consistency, maintaining a quick tempo despite a slight pacing decrease in the subsequent miles. His second mile was completed in 7:02 min/mile, moving him to 6th place in his division, where he remained for the rest of the race. A focus on maintaining the speed from his initial mile might help Grant improve overall race pacing. However, his ability to start strong and hold a competitive pace bodes well for future competitions. Keep building on that steady foundation, Grant!