Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bill Pierce #33304 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 Pacing Leads to Strong Division Finish Bill Pierce, competing in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, demonstrated commendable consistency throughout the race, securing a top position in his age division, M65-69. Piercing through the field, he maintained an average pace of 9:38 min/mile. Notably, his performance improved across several splits, with his second mile registering the fastest pace at 9:21 min/mile. Bill's strategy paid off as he surged from 323rd to take 1st in his division, showcasing strong pacing and endurance. Finalizing his race in 59:47, Bill finished 613th overall out of 2,428 participants, and 343rd among all male competitors. This focused pacing strategy was evident as Bill's largest leap in overall placement was during the fifth mile, moving up by over 200 participants to end in 443rd place. Continuing to refine his pacing consistency could optimize overall time and maintain his division lead in future races. Keep monitoring split times to sustain this momentum.