Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michael Mcgowan #31470 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

Smooth Pace and Strong Finish Michael McGowan demonstrated significant improvement at the 2025 Boulderthon, finishing with an impressive time of 44:14 for the 10K, compared to his previous year's performance of 54:52. He maintained a consistent average pace of 7:08 min/mile over the course segment, showcasing a 1:43 min/mile increase from 2024's 8:51 min/mile. Starting strong with a 7:02 min/mile pace in the first mile, he maintained stability throughout, with his fastest split at mile 2 clocking in at 6:55. Thanks to his increased pace and stamina, he climbed the rankings effectively, particularly in the last two miles where he moved from the 63rd to the 56th place overall. Focusing a bit more on steady transitions between splits might optimize future performances. Overall, Michael's advancement in his age division to 9th place reflects commendable progress.