Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Esther Friend #33673 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

Maintained Division Consistency with a Strong Start Esther's performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K showcased a commendable effort in the F50-54 division. She started strong, placing first in her division after the first mile with an impressive split time of 8:11. Maintaining a competitive edge, Esther achieved her best pace of 8:01 during the second mile. The first half was particularly strong, keeping her division ranking within the top three. In the latter miles, there was a noticeable pace transition, particularly from mile four onwards where the splits increased to 9:14 and 9:07. Despite this fluctuation, Esther finished with an overall pace of 8:45 min/mile, placing her fifth in her division. Comparing to her previous half marathon races, she continues to demonstrate consistency within her age division. Consider focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race for even better results next time.