Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Emersen Kaya #32419 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

Strong Start With Focused Finish Emersen Kaya commenced her campaign in the 2025 Boulderthon 10K with an impressive start, clocking a 9:30 minute pace for the first mile. Her second mile saw a slight acceleration, improving her pace to 9:06 min/mile, which marked her fastest split of the race. In terms of division placement among females aged 15-19, she maintained a strong position initially, with a peak at 13th place during the first mile. As the race progressed, her pacing experienced a gradual deceleration, culminating at a 12:24 min/mile pace during the fourth mile. By the conclusion of the race, Emersen had completed the 10K with an overall elapsed pace of 10:45 min/mile. Consistency in pacing will be crucial in future events to maintain early momentum. Her participation in the team event representing the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts demonstrated strong team spirit. Maintaining focus on strategic pacing could enhance future performance.