Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eli Panken #33205 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 with Strategic Finish Eli maintained a steady pace during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an overall time of 55:53 and an average pace of 9:00 min/mile. He started strong, logging an impressive first mile at 8:47 min/mile, setting the stage for a steady performance. His splits ranged between 8:47 and 9:30 min/mile, reflecting a consistent effort throughout the race. Eli's performance was marked by strategic pacing, notably picking up speed in the fifth mile with an 8:49 min/mile pace, which shows improvement over the preceding mile's pace. Ending with a solid place in the men's 30-34 division, Eli demonstrated resilience and tactical pacing decisions. To enhance future race performances, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace through the mid-segments could slightly elevate positioning. Keep up the consistent effort, Eli!