Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Melzer-games #33636 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 Performance with Minor Variation Ben Melzer-games completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K in a time of 49:14, maintaining an average pace of 7:56 per mile. His pacing showed slight fluctuations, starting with an 8:12 pace for the first mile and picking up speed on the second mile at 7:38. Overall, he demonstrated consistency, staying close to his average pace after the first two miles. He placed 153rd overall out of 2,428 participants. Notably, his performance in the M35-39 division landed him in 22nd place. Throughout the race, he maintained upward movement with his largest jump in position occurring in miles four and five. For future races, he might focus on maintaining the momentum gained in the early middle miles to advance his position further. Great effort and consistency, especially in pacing, indicate a strong foundation to build upon.