Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Merges #33305 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, Strong Finish Eric maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. His race began with a solid first mile at 8:05 per mile, placing him 7th in his division initially. His pace quickened in the second mile to 7:59 per mile, a strong improvement leading to an 8-minute pace across the race. Notably, he ended the race with an average pace of 8:26 per mile over the 6.2-mile course, indicating a slight slowing mid-race but an overall strong finish within his division. Eric's performance was commendable, placing 9th in his M45-49 age division out of numerous runners, which demonstrates his competitive standing. His mile three and four times appeared slightly slower, suggesting a potential area to focus on for maintaining an even pace throughout the race. Ending the race with 52:18 and holding 163rd in gender placing among males, Eric's results paint a picture of a resilient and focused runner. Fine-tuning pacing strategies could yield even better results in future events.