Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Keith Graham #40397 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 Start with Room to Accelerate Keith Graham, age 36 from Denver, CO, participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the race with a final time of 31:22 and an overall pace of 10:07 min/mile. Positioning at 34th in the M35-39 division and 286th in the male category, he maintained steady pacing throughout. His initial mile showed a strong start with a 9:22 min/mile, creating a firm foundation for the remainder of the race. As the race progressed, his split times increased slightly, with the second mile recorded at 9:58 min/mile and the third mile at 10:47 min/mile. A review of these splits suggests maintaining a more constant pace through latter stages could be beneficial for future races. Adjusting the pacing strategy to sustain the initial momentum might decrease overall completion time. Keep this steady progress in mind for future races to effectively improve race times.