Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Laija #43089 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 Pace with Some Slowing David Laija competed in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, maintaining a consistent performance throughout. His initial mile started strong with a pace of 7:50 min/mile, placing him 175th overall. As the race progressed, there was a slight deceleration, with his second mile's pace dropping to 8:19 min/mile and falling to 208th overall. The third mile saw a further decrease to a 9:25 min/mile pace, resulting in an overall position of 220th by the end of that mile. David completed the 5K with a final time of 26:32 and an average pace of 8:33 min/mile, placing him 28th in his M25-29 division. The slight increase in time per mile suggests potential gains to be made in endurance or pacing strategies, particularly in maintaining momentum in the middle and latter sections of the race. By focusing on even pacing, David can work towards optimizing his race performance in future events.