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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Adi Ruban #41187 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Fast Middle Mile Powers Strong 5K Finish Adi Ruban completed the 5K in 28:45, an overall pace of 9:16 per mile through Boulder's downtown finish. Ruban's race showed a clear shape: an opening mile at 9:21, a sharp surge to 7:31 for mile two, and a final mile that eased to 10:59 as cumulative pace settled at 9:16. That second mile stands as his fastest stretch of the day, a notable gear shift given the elevation in play Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, adding difficulty to any sustained effort at that altitude. A slightly more even split between miles two and three could help him carry that early speed further into the race next time.