Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Charlie Stevens #41551 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

Significant Pace Improvement in Boulderthon 5K Charlie Stevens displayed a noteworthy improvement in his pace during the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, completing the race in a time of 21:47 with an average pace of 7:01 min/mile. This represents a significant enhancement from his previous performances, where he recorded times of 23:01 and 23:08 with average paces of 7:25 min/mile and 7:27 min/mile in 2023 and 2024, respectively. These results reflect his commitment to enhancing speed and stamina. Examining his split performance reveals a consistent pattern, starting with an impressive 6:30 split. Charlie maintained a solid pace throughout, with a slight drop-off in the second and third splits at 7:07 and 7:20, respectively. Even with the larger field of 1972 participants, he achieved 5th in his division (M14 & Under), showcasing his strong competitive spirit. Focusing on maintaining his initial pace throughout the race could lead to further advancements. Fantastic effort, Charlie!