Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lauren Cooper #32389 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

Steady Execution with Strategic Consistency Lauren Cooper showcased a consistent effort at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, completing the race with a total time of 56:58 and maintaining an overall pace of 9:11 min/mile. She demonstrated purposefulness by adjusting her pace effectively, with her fastest splits recorded between miles 2 and 3 at 8:47 and 8:55 min/mile. Her performance landed her in 30th place in the F25-29 division and in the top third of all female participants, out of 2428 total racers. A noticeable dip in ranking occurred at mile 2, moving from 194th to 219th in place gender F, suggesting a surge in competitor efforts during that segment. However, Lauren quickly recalibrated, regaining her position to finish in a solid 168th place gender F. To enhance future performances, consider broader pacing strategies across all segments to ensure energy is conserved when the field intensifies, particularly in competitive age groups. This could positively influence her standing in subsequent events.