Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brad Herman #42212 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 Pace Improvement in 5K Challenge In the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Brad Herman from Thornton, CO, demonstrated notable progress in pacing across the splits. Starting with a pace of 13:45 min/mile in the first mile, he accelerated to a 12:09 min/mile pace in the second mile, and further to 11:34 min/mile in the third mile. This downward trend in split times is impressive and suggests effective pacing strategies during the race. Brad finished the race with an average pace of 12:26 min/mile, securing 24th place in his M50-54 division, and 959th overall out of 1,972 participants. Consistently maintaining a better pace in the second half of the race indicates a strong finish and the ability to conserve energy for later stages. Future races might benefit from exploring ways to start stronger while maintaining this positive progression, potentially shaving more time off early splits. Overall, this performance reflects a promising pacing strategy.