Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Richard Newman #42865 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 In the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, Richard Newman maintained a consistent pace throughout the race. His initial mile was completed in 8:10, positioning him 132nd in the male category and 9th in his M45-49 division. By the second mile, the pace slightly dropped to 8:26, but he improved his division standing to 8th. Concluding his race, Richard reached the 3-mile mark in 25:59 at a pace of 8:39, securing the 8th spot in his division. Overall, Richard's finishing time was 26:56, with an average pace of 8:41 per mile. Within a field of 1972 participants, he achieved the 236th overall position and 154th among males. Although there was a gradual pace decrease, his ability to advance within his division indicates potential for refining pace consistency. Focusing on maintaining early pace can be a helpful strategy moving forward.