Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Helal Alabri #32018 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 Effort with Strategy Adjustments Helal Alabri's race strategy at the 2025 Boulderthon began strongly, with the first mile clocking in at 8:48 and placing him 330th overall. By the second mile, a notable pace improvement was seen as he accelerated to an 8:04 min/mile, advancing two places in his division to 25th. Consistency in his performance during the initial stages showcases his ability to maintain a competitive edge in the early half of the race. However, as the race progressed, the pace saw a gradual decline, particularly noticeable at the third mile mark with a 10:45 split time. Despite this drop, Helal's determination remained steadfast, culminating in a final time of 1:03:04 for the 10K, with an average pace of 10:10 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial pace consistency throughout the latter stages of the run could enhance overall performance. Training for improved endurance in mile 3 and beyond may be beneficial.