Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Lesley Figueroa #32491 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

Steady Progression with Mid-Race Recovery Lesley began the 10K at an impressive 8:58 min/mile pace, placing her 377th overall and 28th in her division. Over the first three miles, her pace gradually slowed, reaching a 10:55 min/mile split by mile three, which saw her division placement drop to 83. Despite this, she maintained a consistent effort, completing the fourth mile at an 11:11 min/mile pace. In a notable mid-race recovery, Lesley improved her standing during the fifth mile, moving up to 68th in her division with an 11:19 min/mile pace. Her performance concluded with a total time of 1:05:44, achieving an average pace of 10:36 min/mile. As a suggestion, analyzing the pacing from the start could help sustain the initial momentum over the race's course for future events. Overall, these splits reflect perseverance and a potential to fine-tune pacing strategy in the races ahead.