Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mitchell Arnold #31076 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 Early Splits with Opportunity for Late-Stage Gains Mitchell began the race at a steady pace, recording an initial mile at 8:56. He effectively accelerated in the second mile to 8:08, demonstrating potential for speed. Although the third-mile split increased to 8:48, his position in the division improved slightly from 53rd to 51st showing effective competition management in the early stages. Subsequent splits indicate a progressive pace reduction. Mile 4 saw a split time of 9:23, followed by mile 5 at 9:10, showing some loss of pace consistency. His overall pace of 9:02 min/mile suggests an opportunity to maintain mid-race speeds during later stages. Reviewing strategies for maintaining pace will help optimize end-stage performance. Notably, in the fifth mile, he achieved his highest division placement at 39th, indicating effective pacing within reach of top division competitors.