Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: River Merges #33306 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 Pace and Strong Division Leadership River Merges delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. With an overall time of 52:19, she maintained a consistent pace, averaging 8:26 minutes per mile across a 6.2-mile course. The initial split showed a quick start at 8:04, signaling readiness and strong pacing strategy. Despite a slight decrease in pace, reaching 9:09 minutes in the fourth mile, she successfully maintained her standing among peers. Notably, River secured the top spot in the F14 & Under division in every split, highlighting her ability to maintain a lead and control during the race. Ending with a consistent pace in the final miles, she placed well within the top third of her gender category among 2428 participants. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining even pace in the latter half could enhance overall race performance. Nonetheless, securing first in her division is an achievement worth celebrating.