Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joel Womick #42089 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

Consistency with a Strong Division Finish Joel Womick maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showcasing consistency in his performance. His overall time was 33:36, equating to an average pace of 10:50 per mile. This effort earned him 11th place in the M55-59 division, which is noteworthy considering the competitive field. Joel's splits demonstrated a balanced approach with the second mile being his fastest at 10:33 per mile. Starting with a 10:44 pace for the first mile, he slightly increased his pace in the second mile, a positive sign of improving effort as the race progressed. Although his pace dipped to 11:08 in the final mile, stabilizing around the 33-minute mark is indicative of his endurance and ability to maintain performance. Joel placed 354th in his gender category and 653rd overall, finishing strongly among nearly 2000 participants. For future races, he may consider strategies to optimize final mile pacing.