Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emily Cassidy #31732 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 Strategic Finish in Boulderthon 2025 Emily Cassidy displayed a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Her initial splits showcased a strong and steady start with elapsed times of 8:57 and 8:52, maintaining an efficient pace of under 9 minutes per mile for the first two miles. As the race progressed, Emily demonstrated consistency, with her overall elapsed pace settling at 9:21 min/mile by the end of the race. Notably, at the 5-mile mark, Emily made a significant leap in her division placement, moving from 36th to 22nd in F25-29, showing strategic advancement through the course. While her overall finish placed her at 501 out of 2428 participants, Emily's ability to maintain a consistent pace across each mile is impressive. One area to consider for future races could be to focus on sustaining the early pace during the later miles, which could further enhance her performance. Working on maintaining speed as fatigue sets in might lead to even better results.