Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Mejia #41799 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish In the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Matthew Mejia from Aurora, CO, demonstrated commendable consistency in his race splits. His first mile was completed in 13:08, securing a solid start. He maintained this rhythm through the second mile, clocking in at 13:49. A slight slowdown occurred in the third mile, with a split time of 15:16, but his overall pacing remained steady, culminating in a final elapsed pace of 14:01 min/mile. Matthew finished the race in 43:27 and placed 514th in the men's category and 82nd in his age division of M30-34. Notably, he managed to improve his overall positioning after the second mile. Participating as part of "Club Soda," Matthew showed a consistent approach throughout the race. Future efforts could focus on improving the later miles to maintain initial speed, which could further enhance his performance.