Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Vijay Permeswaran #31375 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 Start with Strategic Gains Vijay Permeswaran began the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a strong pace, completing the first mile in 8:49, which positioned him 332nd overall. He maintained a consistent pace early on, with only a slight increase in pace over the next few miles, recording split times of 9:02, 9:39, and 10:11, respectively. Despite the gradual slowdown, the pace remained steady, and he improved his division position briefly to 37 at mile 5. The final stretch of the race showed opportunities for recovery, as he ended with a 59:49 total time and an average pace of 9:38 min/mile, placing 615th overall out of 2,428 participants. Strategically, focusing on maintaining the initial pace throughout could enhance performance in future races. Consistent pacing and strategic energy distribution can yield better results. Well done for maintaining notable consistency throughout most of the race, Vijay!