Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Tony Ortiz #31483 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

Consistency with Strong Start and Finish Tony Ortiz, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, demonstrated a consistent running pace, maintaining a strong grip on his splits. His race kicked off with a 9:43 min/mile pace for the first mile, positioning him well in the M50-54 division at 9th place. Noteworthy is his second mile, where he achieved a 9:11 min/mile pacethe fastest of his race, although it temporarily affected his overall and divisional rankings. Despite some variations in pacing, Tony managed to finish the 10K event with an overall pace of 10:10 min/mile. His consistency is underscored by his disciplined effort across all splits, maintaining strong placement within his division. Acknowledging the slower splits sections like mile four's 10:16 pace might provide opportunities to fine-tune pacing strategy. This analysis suggests Tony balance his pace more evenly to capitalize on a solid start and enhance his overall race performance.