Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Thomas French #41999 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

Top Division Performance in Competitive Field Thomas French impressed at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an official time of 17:00 and maintaining a strong overall pace of 5:29 min/mile. Notably, Thomas secured the top position in his division (M45-49) throughout the race. The splits reveal consistent pacing, starting with a 5:22 min/mile in the first mile and slightly slowing to a 5:42 min/mile in the third mile, reflecting a typical endurance effort. Among 1972 participants, Thomas placed 31st overall and 25th in the male category. With his team, Shoes & Brews, there's potential to refine pace sustainability over the distance, particularly in the latter miles. Community support and sharing insights with team members could be beneficial for optimizing future race strategies.