Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Kuster #41585 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

Steady Paced Victory in Division Ben Kuster maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall time of 21:43 and an average pace of 7:00 min/mile. Notably, Ben excelled in the M60-64 division, securing the top spot. Despite a modest drop in pace, from 6:45 min/mile in the first mile to 7:22 min/mile in the third, Ben's performance was consistently strong. Ben started with a 6:45 min/mile pace, placing 99th overall and 70th in his gender. By the second mile, he adjusted slightly to a 6:50 min/mile pace. In the third mile, a split pace of 7:22 min/mile indicated an area for pacing improvement. Maintaining steadiness earlier in the race could help sustain energy for the entire distance. Great job on the division win, Ben! Keep focusing on pacing consistency to continue improving.