Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Laura Mares #33086 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

Consistency Paves the Way Laura Mares delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, maintaining a pace closely hovering around 9:36-9:38 min/mile. Her initial splits of 9:53 min/mile set a consistent rhythm, which she slightly improved by shaving off 18 seconds per mile by the third split. Notably, her position climbed progressively, advancing from 897th to 595th overall, illustrating an effective pacing strategy. Mares finished with an elapsed time of 59:36, placing 57th in her division (F30-34). An encouraging observation is that her positions consistently improved not only overall, but also within her gender and division categories. The data indicates she maintained a focused effort throughout, as seen in her consistent pace distribution, especially in the latter half of the race where she consistently held her position. Consider integrating interval training or speed drills to further enhance her pacing strategy and overall performance.