Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gema Trejo rodriguez #32294 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 Start with Opportunities for Pace Adjustment Gema began the race with a strong first mile, clocking in at 15:44 min/mile. Her split times gradually increased, with the second mile taking 16:04 and the third slowing to 17:00 min/mile. Despite a slight uptick in split times, Gema maintained steady placement in her division, oscillating between ranks 76 and 91. Its worth noticing that her placement in the division generally remained consistent around the 90th position, indicating a commendable level of steady performance among her peers. However, there was a notable slowdown in the final miles, with the fifth and sixth miles recorded at 23:03 and 34:14 min/mile, respectively. This resulted in an overall finish time of 2:08:06 and a pace of 20:39 min/mile. Reviewing the pacing strategy for the later stages of the race could help manage endurance and maintain more consistent mile splits. Overall, her commitment and effort were impressive. Ensuring a steady pace in the final miles could enhance her future performances.