Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: William Volpe #31906 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

Dominant Division Finish at 2025 Boulderthon William Volpe, aged 60 from Cumberland, RI, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, securing the top spot in his division (M60-64). His final time was an efficient 42:06, with an overall pace of 6:47 per mile. Despite stiff competition from 2428 participants, he finished 38th overall and 29th in the men's category, highlighting his standout performance in his age group. William demonstrated remarkable consistency in his early splits, starting with a 6:30 first mile and quickly improving to a 6:24 pace by the second mile. His best pace was a swift 6:23 in mile three. While there was a slight decline in pacing during the latter part, with a 7:18 split at mile four and a closing 7:15 for mile six, William's ability to maintain a strong leading position in his division throughout the race demonstrates a dependable race strategy. A bit of fine-tuning in the later miles could further enhance performance.