Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Andrei Afanasev #32636 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 and Strong Personal Effort Andrei Afanasev maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. He completed the race with an elapsed time of 53:41 and an average pace of 8:39 min/mile. Starting strong, Andrei's first mile was his fastest at 7:55 min/mile, placing him at 163rd overall and 18th in his division. Notably, his pacing varied only slightly throughout the race, demonstrating good control and endurance. Despite some fluctuation in his standings, Andrei consistently ranked within the top 40 in the M35-39 division. His pacing was fairly stable between 8:18 and 9:29 min/mile across the subsequent splits, with a total shift of less than 90 seconds in split times. This indicates a well-managed race strategy. Increasing speed from mile four onwards might enhance his performance when stepping into future races. Concluding 296th overall within 2428 participants reflects his strong commitment to pacing.