Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Eric Giersch #30351 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

Strong Finisher with Consistent Pace Eric Giersch delivered a robust performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a finish time of 52:54, maintaining a consistent average pace of 8:31 min/mile. His steadiness is commendable, with each mile split hovering around his average pace. Notably, Eric improved his division position to 4th by the end of the race, holding a solid stance as he progressed through the course, starting the race in 5th place in the M55-59 division for the first two miles before gaining a position by the finish line. Although the initial mile was his slowest at 8:46, his fastest split was the second mile at 8:11, indicating strong early momentum. Overall, Eric maintained a respectable gender placement, finishing 177th in a field of 2428 participants. For future races, focusing on reducing the split time variation, particularly in the latter miles, might further enhance his overall performance.