Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matthew Schon #31608 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 Early Pace with Strategic Mid-Race Efforts Matthew ended the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a total time of 55:47, averaging an 8:59 min/mile pace. Notably, he demonstrated a strong start with an 8:43 min/mile pace for the first mile, placing 34th in his division for this section. His most efficient mile was the second, where he improved to an 8:20 pace. During the initial miles, Matthew maintained a competitive position, consistently under 8:45 min/mile for almost half the race. While the latter portion of the course saw an increase in time, with his 4th mile pacing at 9:28, Matthew managed a strong finish. The competition was fierce with 2428 participants, yet Matthew achieved an impressive 28th place in his division on the fifth mile. For future races, focusing on sustaining the early pace in later miles could help capitalize on his demonstrated capacity for faster segments. Keep working on maintaining pace consistency throughout the entire course.