Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aaron Kelly #42504 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 Improved Speed Aaron Kelly participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an impressive display of pacing consistency. Across the three measured splits, his elapsed pace improved steadily from 9:41 min/mile in the first mile to 9:28 min/mile by the third mile. Notably, his split time decreased with each mile: from 9:41 in the first to 9:21 in the last, showcasing his ability to finish strong. Overall, Aaron completed the 5K in 29:19, maintaining an average pace of 9:27 min/mile. He achieved the 380th place out of 1,972 participants. Among male participants, Aaron was 228th, with a division placement of 37th in the M30-34 category. Observably, Aaron moved up in the rankings after the first mile, indicating effective pacing strategy. For further improvement, Aaron could focus on maintaining or expanding his ranking gains throughout the race.