Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Danielle Markham #32250 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 Middle Splits Despite Late Slowdown Danielle demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the race in 1:05:14. She maintained a steady average pace of 10:31 min/mile. Her performance featured consistent mile splits in the early stages, with the first mile completed in 9:55 and the second mile improving slightly to 9:43. The middle split times remained competitive, showing well-maintained pacing until the 4-mile mark. Notably, there was a gradual slowdown in the latter miles, with the pace extending to 11:09 min/mile in the final mile. However, the strategic decision to start strong contributed positively to her overall performance. Danielle's placement was 941st overall out of 2428 participants, positioning her at 460th among females and 64th in the F35-39 division. Consistency in early splits is a strength; focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the final two miles may lead to improved placement in future races.