Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Danielle Sharpstene #31717 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Danielle Sharpstene from Chatham, IL, showcased impressive consistency in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Maintaining a steady average pace of 10:25 min/mile, Danielle demonstrated an unwavering tempo throughout the race. She progressively moved up from 1,145th to 909th place overall, indicating a well-executed race strategy. Her splits remained remarkably stable, with only a slight dip to 10:38 min/mile during the fourth mile, which she quickly adjusted in the following section. In the competitive F30-34 division, Danielle improved her position significantly from 131st to 93rd by the end. The ability to hold a consistent pace allowed her to outperform many competitors. Achieving this level of consistency is commendable. To further enhance her performance, Danielle could explore strategies for maintaining or even slightly increasing her pace in the later miles, which could lead to an even stronger finish. Overall, this race was a testament to her steady pacing skills.