Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Clayton Kuchta #32001 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 Mid-Race Pace Secures Top 15 Division Finish Clayton Kuchta showcased a steady performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an overall time of 47:07. Notably, Clayton started strong with an initial mile pace of 7:21 and achieved a significant improvement in his second split with a mile pace of 7:03, allowing him to gain positions across categories. He maintained a competitive speed through the splits, holding positions within the top 15 of the M30-34 division. His race strategy included maintaining a consistent pace, although a slight decrease was observed towards the last mile, clocking an 8:18 split. Still, Clayton managed to finish in the top 14 of his division, demonstrating resilience and focus. For future races, maintaining the pace of the earlier miles in the latter sections could help improve overall performance and placement. The overall strategy and execution were commendable, reflecting well on race preparation.