Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Cody Smith #31040 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 Performance with Strong Mid-Race Surge Cody Smith ran the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a final time of 53:59, averaging an 8:42 min/mile pace. Starting strong with consistent pacing in the first half, his first mile split was 8:48 min/mile. Notably, Cody improved his pace with an 8:38 min/mile from mile 2 to mile 3, advancing his position steadily throughout the race. Moving from 447th overall at the first mile to finishing 310th overall, Codys pace incrementally improved, especially between miles 2 and 3. By mile 5, Cody was placed 40th in his division, M35-39. Maintaining a steady effort throughout the race was key to his successful ranking. Focusing on the strong pacing tactics employed in the middle of the race could further enhance future performance.