Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Diorio #32518 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 with Strong Division Finish Nicholas maintained a strong performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an overall time of 42:02 and a steady average pace of 6:46 min/mile. Starting with a 6:56 min/mile pace in the first mile, Nicholas quickly picked up speed, hitting 6:32 min/mile in the second. His best pace of 6:34 min/mile was achieved in the third mile, showcasing his potential to maintain speed early in the race. Despite a slight slow down to 7:06 min/mile in the fourth mile, he regained a consistent pace towards the finish. His performance placed him 36th overall among 2,428 participants, impressively securing the 5th spot in the M35-39 division. With consistent placing in the top 10 of his division, Nicholas demonstrated a commendable race strategy. Future races could benefit from slightly maintaining the pace seen in the third mile for even better results. Well done on this performance, Nicholas, and keep training on those speed intervals!