Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Garrett Swearingen #33158 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

Strong and Steady Acceleration Shows Promise Garrett Swearingen showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting with a first-mile pace of 10:07 min/mile, he quickly increased his speed, resulting in progressively faster splits. By mile two, his pace improved to 8:45 min/mile, and he continued this trend with each subsequent mile, concluding at 7:53 min/mile pace overall. This indicates strong pacing strategy and the ability to accelerate effectively throughout the race. Garrett's final position was noteworthy, finishing 142nd out of 2,428 participants overall, and 18th in the M25-29 division. These results highlight Garrett's competitive edge in his age group. A key takeaway is to maintain consistency in future races, focusing on achieving each split under 7:30 min/mile could potentially improve race outcomes. This race shows a promising foundation with potential for further refinement and development.