Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ronald Luton #31544 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 Start with Opportunities for Steady Pacing Ronald maintained a commendable effort throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. His initial mile was completed in 8:57, setting a strong pace early on, placing him 373rd overall. As the race progressed, his pace shifted slightly. The second mile saw a pace of 9:04 and a placement drop to 538th, indicating a slight slowdown. The third mile pace was 9:36, reinforcing the importance of maintaining energy in the mid-race miles to curb further placement drops. In the latter part of the race, Ronalds split pace varied, with the fourth mile at 9:54. He did see an improvement in the fifth mile, quickening to a 9:16 pace. However, in the final stretch, his pace slowed to 10:43 per mile, culminating in an overall pace of 9:34 per mile. Focusing on consistent pacing and strategic energy distribution could enhance future performances. Finishing 581st out of 2428 indicates a solid finish.