Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Blake Chunko #33703 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 but Slower Finish Blake started the 2025 Boulderthon 10K strong, maintaining consistent pacing throughout the early miles. At the first mile, he maintained a pace of 9:28 min/mile, placing 42nd in his age division. His pacing held relatively steady over the next few miles, averaging just slightly slower at 9:29 and 9:49 min/mile in the second and third miles respectively. While his pace was consistent initially, it's worthwhile to note that during the fourth and fifth miles, Blake experienced a shift with his pace slowing to 11:02 and 11:44 min/mile. In the last mile of the race, Blake held steady with a pace of 11:44 min/mile. While his times showed a pattern of slowing down, reflecting a common issue in pacing strategy, it's important to refocus on maintaining early speed throughout the full distance. Evaluating training for endurance may support stronger finishes in future events. Overall, Blake completed the race in 1:05:20.