Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Matt Lucero #31122 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 Start, Slower Finish in Boulderthon 10K Matt Lucero completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an overall time of 1:18:06, maintaining an average pace of 12:35 min/mile. He began the race strong with a 10:11 min/mile pace in the first mile. Interestingly, his performance was most consistent in the early stages, positioning him 50th in Division M35-39 after the first mile. However, his pace gradually decreased to 14:53 min/mile by the final mile, impacting his division rank, which dropped to 104th. For improvement, consider maintaining the early pace throughout the race. Matt's initial pace of 10:11 suggests potential for a more consistent race if energy is conserved better during the early miles. Focusing on evenly paced splits could enhance endurance and lead to improved results across future events. Consistency in pacing will help avoid the notable slowdown observed in the race's latter half, optimizing overall performance.