Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Bolger #42854 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 a Strong Finish Sam Bolger participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, demonstrating consistent pacing throughout the race. His initial mile was completed at 6:20 min/mile, positioning him well in 8th place for his division (M20-24). Over the next mile, his pace slightly dropped to 6:27 min/mile, maintaining a strong hold on his division position at 9th. By the third mile, his pace increased to 7:01 min/mile but he successfully held onto his divisional rank. Sam completed the 5K with an overall time of 20:31, achieving an average pace of 6:37 min/mile. His placement was 83rd overall out of 1972 participants and 58th in the male category. Notably, his division performance remained consistent as he finished 9th in M20-24. While maintaining a steady pace, there's potential for slightly faster split times in future races, particularly in the later stages to improve overall time. Keep up the steady momentum!