Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Asef Ahmed #31707 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 Start with Strategic Adjustments Asef Ahmed maintained a remarkably steady pace during the first two miles of the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, clocking times of 7:40 per mile for both the 1st and 2nd splits. Initially holding 117th place among male competitors and 26th in the M30-34 division, his focused start was a key strength. At the 3rd mile, his pace slowed to 8:16, leading to a minor shift to 25th place in his division. From the 4th mile onward, Asef experienced pace variations, recorded at 8:48 and 8:57 per mile during the 4th and 5th miles, respectively. Consequently, this affected his standings, dropping to 34th in his division and 159th among all male participants by the race's end. The final time of 52:02 and an overall pace of 8:23 per mile shows good endurance. A focus on maintaining early pace consistency through the middle miles could enhance race outcomes further.