Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ismael Dominguez #31947 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 Improvement with Strong Finish in Boulderthon Ismael Dominguez, 22, from Longmont, CO, showcased a strategically consistent pacing in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting with a steady pace of 11:08 min/mile, Ismael quickly adjusted to a faster pace, reaching 10:49 min/mile by the second mile. The most impressive improvement came during the 4th mile, where the split time improved significantly to 9:32 min/mile, demonstrating a focused and tangible acceleration. Ending the race with an elapsed time of 1:02:43 and an average pace of 10:06 min/mile, Ismael placed 800th overall out of 2,428 participants, and ranked 48th in his division. His performance was characterized by effective pacing strategy and the determination that led to a strong finish. For future races, maintaining the momentum from miles 4 and 5 through to the end could result in an even faster finish time. Excellent work adapting through the race!