Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mary alice Sparks #31201 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 Pacing and Strong Division Finish Mary Alice Sparks, at 70, showed remarkable consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. She maintained a steady pace with her splits largely hovering around the 10:24 min/mile mark. Notably, she achieved her fastest pace in the fifth and sixth miles, clocking in at a split time of 10:00 min/mile for each. Her overall elapsed pace was an impressive 10:20 min/mile, which demonstrates her ability to maintain a strong performance throughout the race. In terms of placement, Mary Alice consistently held her position and finished 2nd in her F70-74 division. This accomplishment highlights her competitive edge. Although her overall placement was 882nd out of 2,428 participants, her division performance indicates a strong showing. Continuing to work on maintaining this strong finish towards the end of races can further enhance her competitive profile. Great job maintaining consistent pacing and placing well in your division!