Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aaron Earley #41948 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

Steady Pace and Strategic Improvement Aaron Earley showcased a steady progression in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, achieving an overall time of 38:02 with a final average pace of 12:16 min/mile. Notably, his splits illustrate a strong improvement in pace management. He started with a 23:27 min/mile in the first mile but made significant adjustments, reducing his pace to 15:01 min/mile in the second mile and further to 12:19 min/mile in the third mile. This demonstrates Aaron's ability to adapt and refine his strategy as the race progressed. Within his division, M35-39, Aaron finished in 56th place out of numerous competitors. His potential stands out most when examining the reduction of positioning from the first mile, where he was in 947th place overall, to concluding in 930th place overall. For future races, focusing on the first mile's pacing will maximize energy reserves and likely contribute to even faster results. The progression indicates promise for upcoming events.