Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Justin Bui #31204 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 Start, Strong Finish at the 2025 Boulderthon In his 10K race at the 2025 Boulderthon, Justin Bui showed consistency in pacing, maintaining an overall speed of 8:29 min/mile. Beginning with a solid first mile pace of 7:49, Justin held a commendable position near the top in his age division, M25-29, before experiencing slight fluctuations in splits. His quickest mile was the first, at 7:49, while his pace dropped to 9:09 by the fourth mile, demonstrating that early energy management was proficient but could be optimized for stronger performance later in the race. Justin finished with an overall time of 52:37, demonstrating endurance and resilience. Notably, he achieved a top-third finish among a large field of 2428 participants. Specifically, maintaining such a position on a sizeable course is commendable for team MRE: Molars Running Everywhere. As a coach, focusing on sustaining initial speed throughout the race could improve future outcomes, ensuring Justin's continuous growth in his running journey.