Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madeline Oconnell #33604 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 with Notable Mid-Race Recovery Madeline's performance in the 2025 Boulderthon showcased her ability to maintain a steady pace over the 10K distance. Her average pace was 10:27 min/mile. She started strong with a 9:28 min/mile pace in the first mile, placing 49th in her division. Notably, her pace varied more in the middle portion, dipping to a 10:15 min/mile by the third mile and further to 11:12 min/mile at mile five. However, she effectively managed to stabilize her pace. In terms of placement, Madeline's strongest performance was in the middle of the race where she moved up, ending the event as 59th in her division. It's worth examining strategies for energy conservation in the earlier miles to sustain a more consistent pace throughout. Ending strong, she concluded with an elapsed time of 1:04:47, highlighting the need to analyze pacing strategies for future opportunities.