Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kaileigh Stopa #33532 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 Initial Pace with a Settled Finish Kaileigh Stopa demonstrated a strong start at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, with her first two miles clocked at paces of 8:42 and 8:39 minutes per mile, reflecting commendable early race energy. Maintaining competitive overall placements of 303rd and 402nd, she secured an 8:54 min/mile average by the third mile. Transitioning into the later stages, she shifted to paces of 9:11 and 9:24 min/mile, ultimately finishing the race with an overall time of 59:46. Notably, the final mile extended to a pace of 10:39 min/mile. While maintaining a steady finish, attention on sustaining the initial momentum throughout could be beneficial for future events. Her effective pacing strategy through the initial miles stands out, contributing to a solid average pace of 9:38 min/mile for the duration of the race. Placing 60th in the F25-29 division out of 2428 participants, Kaileigh showcased consistent effort and potential for future growth.