Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kathy Mckey #33316 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 Mid-Race Surge Kathy Mckey executed a disciplined performance at the 2025 Boulderthon, completing the 10K in 1:00:22 with an average pace of 9:44 min/mile. Her most consistent splits were between miles 3 and 6, maintaining near-identical paces of 9:49, 9:47, and 9:44 min/mile consecutively. Notably, her pace improved as the race progressed, with a notable mid-race surge during mile 5 where she accelerated to a split pace of 9:26 min/mile. She secured a strong position throughout the race, improving from 845th to 655th overall. Her placement in the Female 30-34 division also showed progress, advancing from 94th to 62nd. Despite a slower start with a 10:22 min/mile for the first mile, the acceleration in the latter half is commendable. For future races, an initial strategy of starting at a slightly faster pace may bring a more balanced and competitive overall performance.