Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: John Correiro #32621 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

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish John Correiro showcased consistent improvement with each mile during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting with a steady 9:29 min/mile, he quickly accelerated to an 8:56 min/mile by the second mile. His ability to maintain a sub-9-minute pace and progressively quickened strides culminated in an overall elapsed pace of 8:43 min/mile over 6.2 miles. Each incremental decrease in split time demonstrates a well-managed and strategic race approach, reflective of his steady performance. John gained significant ground, improving his overall ranking from 509th at mile one to 311th at the finish. Notably, by mile five, his placement climbed impressively to 260th overall, before settling at 311th by the race's conclusion. In his division M20-24, he secured the 26th positionan admirable result. Continuing to focus on maintaining this strong progression throughout future races could yield further improvement in placement and consistency. Great job, John!