Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lars Larsen #42650 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 Performance with Steady Splits Lars Larsen maintained a consistent pace throughout his race at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with a solid first mile split of 10:13, he slightly slowed down to 10:44 in the second mile, which is a minor drop in pace. However, he improved his third mile with a split pace of 10:23. His overall pace stabilized at 10:25 min/mile for the 3.1-mile race distance. This consistency indicates a well-managed effort, reflecting strategic pacing across the course. Lars placed 54th in his division (M30-34), out of a competitive field of runners, and secured 310th place in the male category. With a finish time of 32:19, Lars showed consistency, ranking 563rd overall out of 1972 participants. While his efforts in the middle section lagged slightly, maintaining his starting pace throughout could help him improve his overall standing. Engaging in pace training sessions could be beneficial for future races.