Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: James Hay #33160 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

Steady Performance with Strategic Pacing James improved his pacing strategy significantly at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, emphasizing consistency throughout. He demonstrated an initial burst with a steady 7:31 min/mile pace in the first mile, then subtly adapted, achieving his fastest pace of 7:18 min/mile in the second milean impressive acceleration that placed him 14th in his division by the third mile. Towards the latter half, James maintained a pace within 7:35 to 7:39 min/mile, finishing with an overall time of 47:28, securing 76th in his gender and 15th in his division. Notably, James' overall pacing averaged at 7:39 min/mile, a substantial improvement from his previous half marathon pace of 11:49 min/mile. For future races, maintaining a consistent pace and focusing on the later stages could further enhance performance. His progress from previous races is commendable.