Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Sasala #31658 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 Steady Improvement Mark a Solid Performance Samantha maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, demonstrating a strong start with the first two miles clocking in at an 8:03 min/mile pace. Her overall time was 52:22, translating to an average pace of 8:26 min/mile. Consistency in pacing is highlighted, as splits varied slightly, with only a slight slow down to an 8:44 min/mile in the third mile. A key takeaway from her performance is the ability to maintain a competitive pace, finishing 18th in her F30-34 division against 2428 participants. Samantha showed resilience in the latter half of the race by regaining speed after a temporary slowdown, finishing strong. Work on maintaining the early consistent pace or speeding up in latter stages may be beneficial for future races. Overall, Samantha's steady pacing and placement within the top 10% of her division is commendable.