Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Joseph Pappa #33743 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 a Strong Start Joseph Pappa began the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a solid start, demonstrating a consistent pace for the first two miles. His initial mile clocked in at 8:16, followed closely by an 8:08. These splits positioned him well, ranked 27th in his division at the first mile. His pace slightly dropped to 8:55 by mile three, showing a shift in strategy or possible fatigue. From the fourth mile, his pace slowed with splits of 10:25 and 10:14, leading to an 11:53 in the final mile. This progressive slowdown from mile four impacted his final rankings but still reflects a tenacity to finish strong. Ending with a total time of 59:54 and an average pace of 9:39 per mile, Joseph rounded out the 10K with room to strategize pacing consistency in future races. Targeting consistent pacing throughout may help maintain early position gains.