Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nishchal Shetty #41300 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

Pacing Strategies in the Boulderthon 5K Performance Nishchal Shetty completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a final time of 34:48 and an average pace of 11:13 min/mile. His performance placed him 725th overall out of 1972 participants, positioning 374th among male competitors and securing the 75th spot in the M25-29 division. The race began strong with a 9:47 min/mile pace for the first mile, where Nishchal was positioned 334th in his gender category. As the race progressed, his pacing increased, completing the subsequent distances at 11:39 min/mile and 12:15 min/mile, respectively. Observing the second and third miles, there's a steady increase in elapsed times. For a more balanced effort, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in future races is recommended. This strategic adjustment can help improve overall split times and enhance performance consistency across the course.