Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Richard Hodgkiss #32469 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 Strong Start Richard Hodgkiss displayed a consistent performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting strong with an initial pace of 8:35 min/mile, Richard positioned at 177th in his gender. His pace adjusted slightly throughout the course, averaging 9:43 min/mile by the end. Significantly, the first mile was his fastest, suggesting effective early race strategy. By the third mile, Richard improved his placement in his division, moving up from 74th to 64th among M30-34 competitors. As the race progressed, Richard showed resilience, finishing with an overall time of 1:00:16. Despite a drop in pace to 10:25 min/mile in the final mile, his ability to recover placements in overall standings indicated strong endurance. To enhance future performance, focusing on maintaining initial pace consistency in the mid-race miles could be beneficial. His participation with the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts team added a collaborative element to his personal achievements. Well done, Richard!