Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Merilee Navarre #33011 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 Mid-Race Surge Boosts Performance Merilee Navarre delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 10K in Denver, CO. Her overall time was 47:47 with an average pace of 7:42 min/mile. The increment in pace during the second mile was impressive, clocking in at 7:18 min/mile. This surge significantly improved her overall standing, moving from 191st to 171st place. Additionally, by the third split, she placed 138th overall and 41st among females. Continuing her upward trajectory, Merilee maintained consistency with mile splits all under 7:46 after the initial mile. Notably, she claimed an impressive 2nd place in the F35-39 division, reinforcing her strong competitive edge. Her placement improved consistently, peaking at 95th place overall by the fifth mile. Focusing on maintaining the successive mile paces closer to her second and third splits could enhance overall race performance in future events. Great work on capitalizing mid-race to improve standings!