Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Clayton Nelson #32186 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

Strong Start, Consistent Performance Clayton Nelson executed a steady effort in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. With an overall time of 43:17 and an average pace of 6:58 min/mile, Clayton maintained a strong position throughout the race. Impressively, he secured the 6th position in his division (M30-34) out of numerous competitors. Starting with a quick first mile at 6:33, he demonstrated great initial speed, which laid down a solid foundation for the race. Though there was a gradual slowdown, the variation in split times was minimal, from 6:33 in the first mile to 7:16 in the sixth. Maintaining a variation of just 43 seconds across all splits shows consistency. Consider focusing on the late stages to maintain early pace levels and potentially improve further. Overall, his consistent performance reflects well on his training and potential for future races.