Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: David Bentolila #31467 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish David Bentolila, participating in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, showcased a consistent performance with strategic pacing throughout the race. Starting with a solid split of 9:58 minutes in the first mile, he advanced efficiently with a notable improvement on the second mile at a 9:49-minute pace. Entering mile five, his pace quickened to 10:10 minutes, demonstrating a strong recovery after some deceleration in the previous splits. The final mile clocked in impressively at 9:48 minutes, resulting in a total elapsed time of 1:02:59 over the 6.2 miles with an average pace of 10:09 minutes per mile. Placing 62nd in the M35-39 division, David balanced pacing strategies well and showed resilience. Focusing on maintaining an even pace in the middle sections could potentially enhance performance. Overall, the race highlighted a solid foundation with room to develop consistency and finish strong in future events.