Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alex Radu #42672 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 Start and Steady Performance in Boulderthon Alex Radu completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 22:35, maintaining an average pace of 7:17 min/mile. Kicking off with an impressive 6:35 min/mile pace in the first mile, Alex showed strong initial momentum, placing 104th overall. Slight deceleration was noted in the subsequent splits, with a second-mile pace of 7:09 followed by an 8:04 pace in the final mile. Despite these variations, Alex displayed consistency, ultimately ranking 16th in the M30-34 division out of 1972 participants. Consider focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in future races. The drop in pace from the first mile to the subsequent two miles indicates potential areas to enhance endurance. Training on interval runs and pacing strategies can lead to improvements. Your strong placement in the division demonstrates potential for even better performance with slight adjustments. Keep up the dedication!