Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Antonio Banda #31660 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Opening Mile Sets the Tone Before a Steady Fade Antonio Banda completed the 10K in 1:02:16, an overall pace of 10:02 per mile. His race followed a clear pattern: a brisk opening mile in 8:15, then a gradual, mile-by-mile slowing through the finish, with the closing mile landing at 11:42. That first mile stood out as his fastest stretch of the day by a wide margin, nearly two minutes quicker than his final mile. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds a real physiological test, and Banda's early pace reflects a confident, aggressive start. Going forward, he might consider holding back slightly in that opening mile to preserve more strength for the back half, allowing the later miles to hold closer to his early rhythm rather than tapering off toward the finish.