Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Cook #41989 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement John Cook showcased consistent improvement during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His pacing demonstrated a remarkable progression across the splits. Starting with a steady 9:48 min/mile for the first mile, he then accelerated to 7:50 min/mile by the second mile, and maintained a close 7:54 min/mile for the third mile. This indicates a smart pacing strategy and capability to adjust speed as the race progressed. Overall, John completed the 5K with a time of 26:22 and an overall pace of 8:30 min/mile. His final standing was 27th in the M25-29 division out of a total of 1972 participants. Finishing strong with a steady pace demonstrates his potential and well-managed energy distribution throughout the race. Maintaining this progressively faster pace strategy can be advantageous for future races, providing an opportunity to continue improving on finish time and overall standing in the division.