Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tom Ayles #32025 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 and Competitive Tom Ayles delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Completing the race in 47:35, he averaged a pace of 7:40 min/mile. His splits remained stable, with minor variations primarily in miles two and four, where the pace slightly increased to 7:29 and 7:57 min/mile, respectively. Tom achieved notable rankings, placing 5th in the Men 45-49 division. His strategic pacing allowed him to maintain strong positions, starting at 93rd in his gender and improving to 78th by the finish. Attention on holding the pace steady in the second half could enhance his placement further.