Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Gray #42484 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 and Strong Division Finish William Gray demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an 8:54 min/mile pace, he slightly increased his speed to 8:28 min/mile in the second split, showing a strategic approach to the race's early stages. His third-mile split pace of 8:55 min/mile indicates steady execution, wrapping up with an overall pace of 8:49 min/mile. This consistency indicates solid training and aerobic capacity. In the M55-59 division, William secured a commendable 4th place, highlighting his competitive edge. Despite fluctuations in overall and gender placementfrom 246th to 251st overall and 156th to 164th in the male categoryWilliam maintained his division rank. As his coach, it would be beneficial to explore strategies for sustaining the improved second-mile pace through to the finish, potentially elevating overall performance. Analyzing his pacing consistency could provide insights into enhancing his race strategy for future events.