Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Chase Follett #42750 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 with Strategic Pacing Chase Follett demonstrated a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Starting with an initial pace of 11:28 min/mile, Chase picked up speed during the second mile, reducing his split time to 9:10 min/mile. This marked an impressive improvement of over two minutes compared to the first mile. In terms of positioning, he moved up from 562nd place to 522nd by the end of the race, highlighting his ability to maintain and improve his pace throughout the course. Throughout the race, Chase maintained a consistent yet improving pace, culminating in a final elapsed time of 31:41. His average pace was a solid 10:13 min/mile, and he finished 36th in the M35-39 division out of a large field of participants. For future races, focusing on starting with a stronger pace might help Chase capitalize on his mid-race strengths. Overall, his strategic pacing provided a steady and commendable race performance.