Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nikolai Cornell #42149 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 Through the 5K Nikolai Cornell demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Beginning with an 11:08 min/mile pace for the first mile, he improved to a 10:30 min/mile split for the second mile. This steady progression suggests a strong pacing strategy. His overall elapsed time was 33:27 minutes over the 3.1-mile distance, achieving an average pace of 10:47 min/mile. Nikolai successfully maintained his position in the top 17 of his M50-54 division throughout the race. Among 1,972 participants, his final standings were 630th overall and 345th among the male competitors. Each mile showed slight progress in positioning, indicating effective racing tactics. Focusing on these incremental improvements will continue to benefit his race strategy in future events.