Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Melad Bassiri #33020 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 Mid-Pack Performance with Late Race Surge Melad Bassiri showcased a consistent effort at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, maintaining a steady pace with an overall time of 1:05:17, translating to an average pace of 10:31 min/mile. Notably, the 5th mile was his fastest split at 10:27, gaining significant ground to rank 79th in his division for that segment. His performance yielded a placement of 942nd out of 2428 overall, 477th among men, and 113th in the M30-34 division. Participating as part of the BARC team, Melad remained consistent, achieving near-uniform split times. Post-race analysis indicates Melad's strongest performance came during miles 2 and 5 where he improved his rank significantly. Encouragement could be given to harness this mid-race momentum earlier. The ability to deliver near-uniform splits with a final surge provides a strong foundation to build upon in future events. Focusing on early race strategy might enhance overall placement.