Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mario Maldonado #42185 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 with Strong Division Finish Mario Maldonado delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. He maintained a steady pace across the race, starting with a solid 7:38 min/mile for the first mile. Notably, he improved his speed in the second mile, clocking in at 7:22 min/mile, highlighting his ability to pace efficiently. Concluding the race with an overall time of 24:02 and an average pace of 7:45 min/mile, Mario finished impressively as the 2nd in his division (M55-59). Out of 1,972 participants, Mario finished strongly, placing in the top half of overall runners and within the top 100 males. A notable strength of his performance was the improvement in pace from his previous half marathon, showcasing enhanced speed in shorter distances. A key takeaway for future races would be to focus on consistent pacing across all miles, especially after observing a decrease in split pace during the third mile at 7:53 min/mile.