Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sam Harper #33369 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 and a Gradual Slowdown Sam Harper initiated the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with promising momentum, maintaining a consistent pace in the initial three miles, clocking split times of 9:15, 9:19, and 9:23 minutes per mile. His performance in these early stages saw him position between 60th and 82nd in his age division (M30-34). However, a noticeable slowing occurred after mile three, with split paces stretching to 10:29, 10:47, and concluding at 11:30 by the sixth mile. Overall, Sam completed the 10K race in 1:02:52 with an average pace of 10:08 min/mile, placing 102nd in his division and 426th among male participants. Though the elapsed pace reflects a gradual decrease in speed, the initial strong start indicates potential for improvement in the latter part of the race. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the entire race could lead to a more consistent overall performance. Keep up the spirit!