Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Karen Shoaf #32714 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 Acceleration Marks Performance Karen Shoaf from Raeford, NC, completed the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an overall time of 50:32 and an average pace of 8:09 min/mile. Notable during the race was her acceleration in the initial stage; she improved her pace from 7:54 min/mile in the first mile to an impressive 7:27 min/mile in the second mile. Her pacing adjustments reflect a strong strategy, helping her secure 12th in the F30-34 division, out of a total of 2428 participants. Though the initial acceleration showed promising dynamics, there was a gradual slowing in the latter part of the race, where her pace dropped to 8:40 min/mile by the final mile. Thinking ahead, maintaining the earlier momentum longer might be key to advancing placement further. Overall, her performance is commendable and reflects her capability to target future improvements in sustained speed.