Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Noah King #42621 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 Pacing with Potential for Strategic Adjustment Noah opened his 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a solid pace, setting his initial mile at 9:07. His second mile showed an encouraging improvement, clocking in at 8:29. This demonstrates his ability to increase speed after settling into the race. However, the final mile presented a slowdown to 9:51, suggesting focus should be placed on maintaining second-mile performance through the finish. Analyzing the physical or environmental factors contributing to that last mile could be beneficial. Overall, Noah completed the 5K in 28:27 with an average pace of 9:10 min/mile. His division placement was notable, maintaining a strong position despite fluctuations in pace. As Noah continues to participate in events, setting a strategy that balances early speed with sustained energy in the latter stages of the race could potentially enhance his overall performance. Engaging in interval training might help in maintaining the positive momentum observed in his second mile.