Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Phillip Kerr #31533 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 Start, Endurance to Gain Participation in the 2025 Boulderthon, clocking a finish time of 51:59 over the 10K distance. Maintaining a steady pace was key, opening with consistent 8:02 min/mile splits for the first two miles. With an overall elapsed pace of 8:23 min/mile, Phillip placed 233rd out of 2,428 participants, 156th among male competitors, and secured 32nd in the M35-39 division. Notably, the first two splits matched precisely at 8:02 minutes, demonstrating his controlled start. While consistency was maintained, the third mile saw a slight delay with an 8:18 min/mile pace. The fourth mile showed a bigger drop at 9:12 min/mile. Working on maintaining a uniform pace, especially mid-race, could amplify performance potential. Finishing stronger after such a solid start would enhance competitive standings. Consistency in pace, combined with strategic improvements, holds promise for future races.