Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Mesa #31186 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 Pace Through Final Stretch Nicholas maintained an overall consistent pace throughout his 10K race at the 2025 Boulderthon. His initial mile timing was an impressive 8:48, putting him in a strong starting position. There was a slight decline in pace from mile 2 to mile 5, where the splits ranged from 8:58 to 9:42 min/mile. Splits indicated a gentle slowdown, but Nicholas managed to stabilize his pace near the end with mile 6 recorded at 9:22 min/mile. His finishing time was 57:20, with an average pace of 9:14 min/mile. Among 465 participants, he placed 32nd in his age division (M20-24) with a solid mid-pack finish. Consider focusing on maintaining the early pace throughout, potentially using strategies like interval training to enhance endurance further. This could help minimize pace reductions in the middle miles for an even stronger finish next time. Excellent job, Nicholas!