Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Harrison Smiddy #32543 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 Start with Opportunities for Finishing Burst Harrison Smiddy showcased consistent pacing during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. He completed the race in 1:05:03 with an overall average pace of 10:29 min/mile. The race began with a solid first mile at 9:34, indicating a strong start. Still, miles two and three reflected substantial variation with paces of 9:14 and 9:25, respectively, before settling into a steadier rhythm for the final half of the race. Smiddy's position shifted notably throughout the 10K, starting at 542nd place overall and concluding at 927th. Particularly, mile four showed the largest decrease in pace at 11:22 min/mile. It may be helpful to assess strategies for maintaining the initial momentum to improve his final positions as the pace slowed down during the latter half. Nevertheless, maintaining a steady pace for the final two miles is commendable and suggests solid endurance capabilities. Consider focusing on pacing strategies beyond the halfway mark in future races.