Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Anton Mrakin #42631 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

Consistency with Early Potential Anton completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 21:20, averaging a pace of 6:53 per mile. Starting strong, Anton's first mile was clocked at 6:37, placing him 5th in the M35-39 division. He maintained a steady pace, though there was a slight slowdown as his splits progressed, with the final mile completed in 7:25. Overall, Anton secured 99th position out of 1972 participants, showcasing his strong placing in the competitive field. Maintaining a consistent pace early on indicates solid training. A focus on sustaining pace through the latter part of the race may enhance future performances and potentially improve division placement even further. Keep up the great work, Anton; your consistent first mile sets an excellent benchmark to build on.