Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Bryan Chu #32376 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 Mid-Race Surge Bryan Chu completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with a final time of 54:51, achieving an average pace of 8:50 minutes per mile on a 6.2-mile course. He placed 14th in his division (M45-49) out of numerous competitors, showing notable performance within his age category. Bryan's pace strengthened around the mid-race mark, improving placement from 20th to 14th within his division, and moving up in overall positions from 455th to 348th by the end. His split times ranged from 8:49 to 9:06 minutes per mile. Notably, splits 5 and 6 showed consistent improvement, both at a pace of 8:50 min/mile, aiding in a stronger finish. For future races, maintaining the positive pacing strategy implemented after the third mile may be key. Keeping a close eye on pacing in the early miles could enhance overall performance. Progressive pacing was beneficial this time, keep refining split management for further gains.