Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: James Gilliam #32213 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

Substantial Improvement in Boulderthon Performance James Gilliam showed an impressive improvement in his 2025 Boulderthon 10K performance compared to last year. He completed the race with a total time of 53:25, clocking an average pace of 8:36 min/mile. This is a notable increase from the previous year's pace of 9:11 min/mile, resulting in a swift finish 3 minutes and 33 seconds faster than the prior year, demonstrating a commendable commitment to enhancing his running capabilities. Starting with an initial split of 9:12, James steadily improved his pace, reaching his fastest mile split of 7:53 at the second mile mark. Notably, he moved up the overall standings with each segment, displaying strategic progress that peaked at 219th place overall during the 5-mile mark. His final overall placement was 286 out of 2,428 participants, securing 33rd in his M25-29 division. Focusing on consistent pacing in the final miles could further elevate his performance.