Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madden Scheff #42804 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

Impressive Final Surge Enhances Overall Performance Madden Scheff commenced the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with an initial mile pace of 14:56 min/mile. Notably, he demonstrated significant improvement in his second mile, clocking in with a stunning 4:14 min/mile. Throughout the race, Madden consistently maintained his third-place standing in the M15-19 division, displaying strong pacing strategy and determination. Concluding with an overall time of 24:21 and maintaining an impressive 7:51 min/mile average pace, Madden showcased his ability to progressively increase speed, as seen with his swift transition from the initial mile to the close of the third mile. Maintaining third place in his division out of a competitive field of runners highlights his potential. For future races, consider starting at a slightly faster pace to optimize performance from the outset. This could lead to even greater achievements against a broad spectrum of competitors.