Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mike Schneiter #41113 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 Progress Demonstrated in Boulderthon 5K Mike Schneiter participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showing a varied pacing strategy. Starting strong, his first mile was covered in 7:01, ranking him 31st in the M45-49 division. It's notable how his initial pace was significantly faster than the subsequent miles, indicating a potential pacing adjustment opportunity. The second mile had a remarkable drop in pace to 41:30, affecting his placement, where he moved from 1515th to 1702nd overall and maintained a similar division ranking. Despite this, Mike showed consistency in his division standing and did not let the change significantly affect his final division place. Completing the race with an overall time of 1:58:34, Mike finished 30th in his division. For future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace throughout could enhance overall performance and potentially improve placement.