Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Graham Mauer #32055 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 Start, Smooth Finish Graham Mauer maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. He started strong with an 8:56-minute mile in the first split, placing 29th in his division. As the race progressed, his pace slightly declined to 9:13 in the third mile and 9:31 by the fourth mile. The most significant drop occurred between miles 2 and 4, noting a need for pacing awareness. While the pace dipped over the last couple of miles, Graham finished with a solid time of 1:01:59, managing a 9:59 overall pace. He placed 44th in his age division out of 2428 total participants. Focusing on a consistent middle pace could enhance overall performance. He showed admirable endurance in maintaining completion without any significant pace blowouts, which is a strong foundation for future races.