Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Alex Derenchuk #33325 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 Strategic Pacing Alex Derenchuk demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting strong, his first mile was completed in 6:50, ranking him 5th in his Division M25-29. Throughout the race, Alex maintained a steady pace, with only slight variations, such as a 7:00 min/mile pace by the third mile. Despite a minor slowdown, particularly noticeable with a 7:43 min/mile in the sixth mile, his strategic pacing kept him competitive, finishing with an average pace of 7:14 min/mile. Overall, Alex finished 68th in a field of 2428 participants, placing 50th by gender and 6th in his division. Maintaining a strong placement throughout is commendable. As a point of improvement, focusing on maintaining pace between mile 5 and 6, which saw the most significant slowdown, could help in achieving even better results in future races. Great effort and a solid foundation to build upon for upcoming events.