Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Riley Kicker #41848 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 a Strong Finish Riley Kicker participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, representing the 5nasty team. He completed the race with a commendable total time of 19:03, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:08 min/mile across the 3.1-mile distance. Rileys pacing strategy involved a steady start with his first mile at 6:02 min/mile and a slightly faster second mile at 5:55 min/mile. Although the third mile of 6:28 min/mile showed some slowing, the overall effort resulted in a solid performance. Within his division (M25-29), Riley placed 11th out of a competitive field. His ability to improve positioning from 12th at the first two-mile marks to 11th in the final standings indicates a strong closing effort. Consistency in placement throughout the race suggests that maintaining the pace in the latter stages could be an area to focus on for future races. Overall, a performance to build on with promising splits.