Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Manikandan Gunaseelan #32881 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

Steady 10K Performance with Divisional Highlights Manikandan Gunaseelan delivered a consistent race with an overall time of 44:45, averaging a pace of 7:13 min/mile. The 6.2-mile course saw him finish 64th out of 2428 participants, marking a respectable 46th place in his gender category. A noteworthy aspect of his performance was his steady ranking in the M25-29 division, securing 5th place consistently. The race began with a strong first mile at a pace of 6:52 min/mile, maintaining a quick cadence through the second mile. While there was a slight slowdown in miles 4 and 6, his ability to return to a solid pace is commendable. To optimize performance, focusing on pacing strategies for the middle segments could streamline efforts and boost results in future races. Exceptional work maintaining competitive divisional placement throughout the event.