Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Meron Ayele #33704 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 with Notable Mid-Race Surge Meron Ayele completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K in 1:18:42 with an average pace of 12:41 min/mile. The most significant observation is the improved mile five split time of 11:50, showing an impressive mid-race acceleration. Ayele maintained steady pacing, which is evident from splits mainly hovering between 12:46 and 13:19 min/mile. This consistent performance secured 197th place in the F30-34 age division and 913th among female runners. Compared to previous performances, Ayele has shown a solid improvement in pacing strategy, cutting down her per-mile time significantly from a 2023 half marathon result of 14:21 min/mile. While consistency in pacing is a strength, there's an opportunity to refine and reduce variability in split times, specifically at miles three and four. Overall, maintaining the intensity seen in mile five across the entire race could further optimize effectiveness and results in upcoming events.