Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Rudy Alcaraz #41864 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 Start with Strategic Positioning Rudy Alcaraz, racing at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, executed a solid performance. He began with an impressive 8:04 min/mile pace, securing 11th place in his M35-39 division. As the race progressed, Rudy adjusted his pacing, finishing with an overall time of 26:38 and an average pace of 8:35 min/mile. Throughout the race, Rudy maintained a competitive position, concluding in 12th place in his division. His pacing strategy resulted in a consistent time progression across the splits, although there was a slight decline in pace from the first to the third mile, transitioning from 8:04 to 9:17 min/mile. He exhibited strong endurance in a large field of 1972 runners. For future races, working on maintaining the initial pace throughout the race would enhance performance. Excellent effort overall!