Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ian Liaw #42087 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 Steady Pacing Ian Liaw participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 26:02, averaging an 8:24 min/mile pace over the 3.1-mile course. Ian's pacing remained relatively consistent, starting with an 8:07 min/mile for the first mile and concluding with an 8:40 min/mile for the third. His overall place was 200th out of 1,972 participants, demonstrating a solid competitive level. For age group analysis, Ian stood at 19th in the M20-24 division. Its worth revisiting the pace for the first mile as he was 17th in his division but slipped slightly in the subsequent miles. Attention to maintaining the initial pace throughout the race could help in gaining a higher position in future events. Good strength and endurance were shown, finishing strong among his age group. Recognizing these areas can enhance potential performance benefits in the subsequent races.