Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nicolas Perez #33473 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 Pace Yields Steady Improvement Nicolas Perez ran the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, maintaining a consistent performance with an overall time of 49:18 and an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. Starting with an 8:11 min/mile pace, he improved his speed in the subsequent mile to 7:35, indicating a strategic acceleration early in the race. His fastest split occurred during the 5th mile with a 7:44 min/mile pace, demonstrating the ability to increase speed late into the race despite fluctuating paces in other sections. His placement improved notably as the race progressed, moving from an overall rank of 212 at the first mile to 154 by the finish line. Notably, he climbed from 31st to 20th in his division (M30-34), showing improved competitiveness within his age group. Targeting a steadier pace in the middle sections could benefit future races, ensuring even more progression in overall and division placements.