Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Falberg #32377 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 Pacing and Strategic Gains Sam maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with only minor variations in split times. Starting with a 10:22 min/mile pace for the first mile, his slight improvement in the third mile to 10:14 min/mile helped reposition him significantly in the overall standings, moving from 519th to 455th in the Men's category. This strategic increase in pace reflects thoughtful pacing and effective energy management. By the end of the race, Sam secured a finishing time of 1:03:50 with an average pace of 10:17 min/mile, improving his standing to 87th in his division and 448th among male participants. Despite a consistent effort, exploring small adjustments in pacing strategy or intervals might help optimize future performance gains. Great effort and steady progress were evident, signaling a strong foundation to build on for future races.