Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Max Humes #33566 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

Exceptional Recovery and Strong Pace Surge Max Humes showcased impressive resilience during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. After a challenging second mile split of 17:57 min/mile, Max made a significant comeback with a remarkable improvement in split pace. His average pace across the race was 6:13 min/mile, and he completed the distance of 6.2 miles in a commendable time of 38:36. Max managed to achieve notable placements: 6th overall, 6th among males, and 6th in his division. Noteworthy was his ability to regain momentum post-second mile, maintaining a consistent pace of 2:34 min/mile in the subsequent miles. This shows a strong capability to refocus and push through challenging patches. Keeping a more consistent pacing strategy from start could further help in sustaining momentum and improving overall time in future races. Impressive effort overall!