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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Robert Kaliski #40814 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Fuels Third-Place Age-Group Finish Robert Kaliski completed the 5K in 28:04, finishing third in the M 65-69 division. His race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile of 9:26, a sharp surge to 7:35 for the second mile, and a settling pace of 9:57 to close things out. That middle mile stood out as his fastest stretch of the race, a notable push that pulled his overall pace down before easing through the final segment. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Kaliski's ability to find another gear in the second mile speaks to strong pacing instincts. With his overall rhythm and a podium age-group result, there's little to change here if anything, extending that mile-two energy a bit further into the final stretch could be worth exploring next time out.