Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Connor Hayden #31609 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Connor Hayden, at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, maintained a commendably consistent pace, finishing with an overall time of 50:24 and an elapsed pace of 8:07 min/mile. His performance showcased a well-managed strategy, with a particularly strong finish in the 5th mile at a pace of 7:54 min/mile, which marked an improvement in both overall and gender placement. Connor started with a pace of 8:30 min/mile in the first mile, gradually increasing his speed. His positioning improved notably as he progressed, ending up in 26th place in his M30-34 division. His splits inform us that maintaining a steady pace allowed him to gain positions despite participant volume. Focusing on maintaining the faster mid-race paces throughout might further enhance future race outcomes. Keeping this consistency could serve Connor well in his future races. Great job, Connor!