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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Anthony Garcia #41301 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fades Over Final Mile Anthony Garcia completed the 5K in 29:45, an overall pace of 9:36 per mile. He opened with an 8:52 first mile, then quickened to 8:07 through the second, building solid momentum across the opening two miles. The final mile slowed considerably to 11:49, pulling his overall pace back and marking the closing stretch as the area with the most room to sharpen pacing discipline going forward. The middle mile stood out as his strongest stretch, and holding closer to that 8:07 effort through the finish could yield a notably faster overall time next time out. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds a layer of difficulty to any pacing plan, making his early speed a good sign of fitness even with the late fade.