Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eliott Dormody #42682 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

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Eliott managed a well-paced 5K race at the 2025 Boulderthon, demonstrating consistent improvement across each mile. His overall pace was 9:52 min/mile, finishing with an elapsed time of 30:35. Starting with a first mile pace of 10:30, Eliott strategically increased his pace, dropping to 9:18 in the second mile, and maintaining a steady pace with a split of 9:52 in the final stretch. This consistent pacing led to a commendable improvement in overall ranks, moving from 483 at the first mile to 463 at the finish. In the M20-24 division, Eliott secured the 30th spot out of the participants, placing 269th among male runners and 463rd overall, in a field of 1972 participants. The increase in placement from each split reflects his ability to maintain a strong and consistent pace throughout the race. Focusing on continuing to build endurance and pacing strategies would further enhance performance in future events.