Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nick Larson #40383 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

Steady Improvement with Consistent Pacing Nick Larson demonstrated significant progress in his performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. He completed the race with an overall time of 24:37, achieving an average pace of 7:56 min/mile over the 3.1-mile distance. Notably, he improved from his previous performance in the 2024 Boulderthon, where he clocked in at 25:12, translating to a pace reduction from 8:08 min/mile to 7:56 min/mile. His place in the division moved from 8th to 12th, although this might reflect a stronger or larger participant pool in the M40-44 division. Analyzing his splits, Nick started strong with a first-mile pace of 7:53 and managed to pick up speed in the second mile to 7:37. While the third mile was slightly slower at 8:19, maintaining a consistent gait through early portions of the race can aid in long-term stamina. Working on endurance strategies for later race segments could help maintain momentum.