Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Metzdorff #33702 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

Consistent Pace Progression Matthew showed a commendable performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, with a final time of 54:39 and an average pace of 8:48 min/mile. He improved his overall standing, climbing from 1233rd at the first mile to 338th by the race's end, with notable pacing improvements. He completed the second mile in 8:09, moving up to 914th overall, and achieved his best placing in mile 5 with a pace of 8:14, which boosted him to 283rd place. His strategic speed increase was evident as he maintained a steady progression in both pace and placement. By the race's conclusion, Matthew placed 220th in his gender category and 45th in the M30-34 division. Focusing on maintaining this momentum in future races could further enhance his performance, particularly during the initial mile where the start was slower.