Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jhon Lopez #33123 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

Pace Fluctuations and Tactical Insights: A Closer Look Jhon Lopez showcased a mixed performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting strong with a controlled 8:53 min/mile pace in the first mile, he initially positioned himself 352nd overall. Notably, his best split was the second mile at 8:36, improving his position among his demographic, but saw some fluctuations from mile three onwards, increasing to a 10:48 min/mile pace by mile four. This consistency challenge is an area to focus on for future races. While finishing with a cumulative time of 1:02:20 and an average pace of 10:03 min/mile, Jhon placed 412th amongst male participants, ranking 98th in his age division. His performance suggests that further emphasis on sustaining pace could enhance his overall timing. Understanding the distribution of his effort relative to pace balance will be key in targeting improvements. Practicing longer consistent-paced runs could offer strategic benefits in maintaining a steadier pace throughout the race.