Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Amelia Marcum #33710 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, Gradual Slowdown Amelia maintained a solid start with consistent pacing in the first two miles at 9:53 min/mile, achieving steady placement both overall (900th) and in her division (F20-24, 58th). The third mile introduced a slight pace decrease to 10:11 min/mile, improving Amelia's overall placement to 820th and division placement to 54th. This suggests a commendable ability to maintain form against increased competition. In the latter half of the race, Amelia's pace slowed progressively, culminating with an 11:20 min/mile split at miles five and six. This change affected her final standing, placing 63rd in her division and 953rd overall. It will be beneficial to focus on endurance and pacing strategies to maintain consistency throughout all stages of the race. Overall, Amelia's performance suggests a strong foundation to build upon, supported by initial fast paces and demonstrated resilience.