Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jacopo Westover #42726 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 with Competitive Outcome Jacopo Westover demonstrated impressive pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Completing the race with an overall elapsed time of 21:38 and an average pace of 6:58 min/mile, he showed a consistent and well-managed effort across all splits. Notably, his fastest segment was in the second mile, clocking in at 6:42. This strategic acceleration allowed Jacopo to improve his placements as the race progressed, moving from 115th to 102nd overall. In his division (M14 & Under), Jacopo secured a notable 4th place out of a wider field. Furthermore, his overall finish of 102nd among 1972 participants highlights his competitive strength. For future races, sustaining the pace observed in the second mile could potentially enhance his finishing position. Continuing this pattern of strategic improvements will bolster his race outcomes as he gains more experience.