Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Erick Salinas #32063 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 Performance with Room to Adjust Pacing Strategy Erick Salinas participated in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the race in 58:03 with an average pace of 9:21 min/mile. As a member of Team NINERS, Erick started strong, running his first mile at 8:36 min/mile. His initial pacing showed stability across the first two miles, displaying an impressive capability to maintain speed early on. However, he experienced a slight deceleration during the third mile, clocking in at 8:53 min/mile, which increased to 9:34 min/mile by the fourth mile. In the latter miles, there was a notable increase in split times, with mile five recorded at 9:55 min/mile and mile six at 11:08 min/mile. Erick placed 36th in the M20-24 division out of a substantial field of participants. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining pacing in the middle and later stages of the race could lead to even better outcomes. The ability to adapt and improve from such data is crucial for future performances.