Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Zoe Smith #32471 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

Gradual Split Increase with Steady Finish Zoe Smith's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon showcased a consistent effort, with an overall time of 1:31:45 for the 10K event. The race began with a solid pace, completing the first mile in 11:51, but saw a gradual increase in split times, with a final pace of 14:47 min/mile. The third and fourth mile times (15:23 and 15:29, respectively) suggest a slight decrease in speed, aligning with a higher placement, dropping from 1260 to 1768 overall. Although Zoe saw some fluctuations in pace throughout the race, her final split was quicker than her previous one, concluding with a split time of 15:57 in the last mile. This shows resilience and an ability to maintain effort towards the end of the race. Focusing on pacing strategy could help to maintain energy levels and facilitate a more consistent pace across all splits in future races.