Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Riley Mcpherson #32466 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 Middle Distance Performance Riley McPherson achieved a time of 51:36 in the 10K race at the 2025 Boulderthon, with an overall pace of 8:19 min/mile. He maintained a strong start, clocking in a 7:55 min/mile for the first mile. His splits were fairly consistent, with his second mile being the fastest at 7:23 min/mile. Riley's overall performance placed him 218th out of 2428 participants, demonstrating his steady ability among his peers. While Riley held a strong position in the first few miles, maintaining a more consistent pace in the latter half could improve future performances. Notably, after mile three, Rileys pace dropped, with the split pace increasing up to 9:22 min/mile by mile six. Focusing on keeping a steadier pace throughout longer distances could enhance Riley's achievements in upcoming races. Keep working on endurance and pacing strategies in training to push those limits further.