Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Thomas Aldrich #33318 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 Room to Refine the Finish Thomas Aldrich maintained a solid pace at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the race in 51:45 with an overall pace of 8:20 min/mile. His performance showed consistent pacing through the first half, with exact splits of 8:00 per mile for the first two miles. While his pace drifted slightly around the midpoint, reaching an 8:21 pace by mile four, he managed to stabilize shortly afterward, finishing 225th out of 2,428 participants. Thomas achieved a placement of 151st among male competitors and 30th in the M35-39 division. A closer look at the splits indicates increased pacing towards the end which can be attributed to fatigue or terrain difficulty. Focusing on endurance training might help improve pacing consistency in the latter parts of the race. Nonetheless, comparing with his previous half marathon performance, Thomas demonstrated increased speed, showcasing improvement in racing strategy overall.