Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Russell Brown #32581 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, Focus for Strong Finish Russell Brown from Pueblo, CO participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, navigating the course with a final time of 59:13. Initially, Russell maintained a consistent 8:39 min/mile pace for the first two miles, positioning himself as 5th in his M50-54 division. His split times slightly increased to 9:04 and 10:07 in the subsequent miles, with a notable shift to 10:26 in miles four and five. By mile six, Russell held steady at a 9th place finish in his division. His overall elapsed pace was 9:33 min/mile, marking an area to target for increased consistency in later segments. While his ranking within the division started strong, maintaining that pace through mile four and beyond could yield even better results. The initial strategy shows promise and can be refined for future races. Keep this in mind as you prepare for your next event, focusing on sustaining your opening pace.