Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Samantha Graser #32616 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 Pace Yields Strong Division Finish Samantha Graser maintained consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, achieving an overall time of 53:22 with an impressive average pace of 8:36 min/mile. Notably, she improved her division position, finishing 15th in the F25-29 category. Her early splits at 8:36 and 8:35 min/mile showcased her steady start. While her pace at mile 4 dropped to 9:06 min/mile, she quickly regained momentum, achieving remarkable split times of 8:28 min/mile for both miles 5 and 6. Samantha's advancement in overall place from 376 to 284 and her gender position from 132 to 96 highlight her strong race execution. The ability to adjust and maintain a faster pace in the latter half of the race, particularly during miles 5 and 6, proves her strategic race management. Focusing on sustaining speed in the middle stages could further enhance her performance in future races. Keep up the hard work and attention to pacing!