Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aj Petterson #31276 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 Start, Strong Finish Aj Petterson maintained an impressive and consistent early pace in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, with the initial three miles each clocking in around the 7:13 to 7:16 min/mile range. Notably, his placement improved across several checkpoints, showing a robust performance in the competitive M35-39 division. Aj ranked 12th in his age group by the end of the race, a commendable finish given the overall 2428 participants. Despite a slight deceleration in the latter half, Aj's concluding splits reflected a continued strong effort. While his pace dipped briefly to 7:35 min/mile in the fourth mile, he quickly adjusted to finish the race at an average pace of 7:22 min/mile overall. Consistency across the splits, with only slight variations, underscores excellent race management skills. For future races, sustaining the pace through the latter miles could further enhance overall performance. Keep up the great work, Aj!