Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alastair Nicholson #31035 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 Strong Finish Alastair Nicholson maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, with an average pace of 10:21 min/mile. The first two miles were run at a steady pace of 10:15 min/mile, and he finished the third and fourth miles with slightly slower paces of 11:10 and 11:09 min/mile. Notably, Alastair improved his pace significantly during miles five and six, clocking in at 9:43 min/mile for both splits. This strategic late-race acceleration helped Alastair complete the race in 1:04:14, placing him 68th in his age division (M35-39) and 891st overall out of 2,428 participants. His ability to quicken in the latter part of the race shows effective energy management and resilience. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing throughout all splits could further enhance his performance in future races. Well done on your impressive performance, Alastair!