Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ishmael Pelayo #43069 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 Pace and Improved Performance Ishmael Pelayo demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K event, achieving an overall time of 28:44. His average pace was 9:16 min/mile, reflecting impressive splits. Starting with a pace of 9:47 for the first mile, he progressively improved to a 9:01 in the second, and further to 8:57 for the final mile. This steady improvement in splits placed him 204th in his gender category and 33rd in the M30-34 division, out of a total 1972 participants. Notably, Ishmael showed enhancements compared to a previous 10K race at the 2024 Boulderthon, where he averaged an 11:59 min/mile pace. His recent 5K performance indicates progress in pacing. Maintaining this momentum will be beneficial in future races. Consider incorporating more interval training to further enhance speed consistency, especially at the start. Keep up the dedication!