Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Michel Essien #33737 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

Gradual Pace Taper in Final Splits In the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, Michel Essien successfully completed the race with an overall time of 59:39, averaging a pace of 9:37 per mile. Notably, Michel began the race strong with the first mile clocked at 8:27. He went through the first two miles maintaining a sub-8:30 pace. However, a gradual slowdown was observed after the third mile. Between miles three and six, the split paces increased progressively, peaking at 10:47 during the final mile. Michel's placement saw significant shifts throughout the race. He started at 252nd overall at mile one, but concluded in 599th place. This indicates a potential area for improvement by maintaining consistency in the latter stages of the race. Working on endurance through longer runs or interval training could help improve endurance for future races. Keep leveraging your strong start and build upon this for subsequent races.