Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Brandon Herman #42179 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 and Gradual Progression Brandon maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, showcasing good consistency in his splits. His overall time was 36:04, averaging an 11:38 min/mile pace. Initially, he clocked an 11:16 min/mile for the first mile. While the second mile saw a slight slow down to 12:06 min/mile, he picked up the pace in the third mile, completing it in 11:34 min/mile. Brandon managed to improve his position overall, advancing from 830th to 805th by the end of the race. Within his division, he moved up one place, finishing 81st in the M25-29 category. This indicates an ability to maintain and slightly improve his pace and standing throughout the race. For future races, focusing on sustaining the second mile pace might help improve overall performance. Great effort, Brandon! Keep up the consistent progression.