Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Stangeland #33709 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 Strong Start Matthew began his 10K race at the 2025 Boulderthon with a solid first mile at a pace of 9:46, securing 11th place in his age division (M15-19) and 307th among all male participants. His first three miles displayed an impressive consistency in pacing, with times under 10 minutes per mile. His pacing slightly increased in the latter half, but he maintained steady progress throughout, ending the race with an overall time of 1:02:22 and an average pace of 10:03 minutes per mile. His 10K efforts placed him 13th in his age group, an achievement to be proud of. It's notable that he marked improvements with a faster pace between the first and second mile. For future races, keeping a closer watch on pacing in the second half of the race may help maintain earlier speed gains. Overall, Matthew's performance was commendable and shows a foundation for refining race strategies.