Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Sarah Hicks #32177 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Sarah Hicks displayed commendable consistency during the 2025 Boulderthon 10K. Starting with an initial mile pace of 8:42 and ending with an average pace of 8:46 min/mile, Sarah maintained a steady rhythm throughout the race. She showed resilience, particularly after the fourth mile's pace slowed to 8:54, managing to maintain competitive overall standing by the finish. An impressive achievement was her final placement: 14th in her F35-39 division out of a large field of participants. While she started at 306th overall, Sarah improved her position, ultimately finishing 321st. Notably, her gender-based placement also saw consistent improvement, climbing from 134th to 110th. Focusing on maintaining or even slightly increasing pace on the sixth mile, where the pace dropped to 9:06, could further enhance her race performance. Overall, her strategy and pacing were commendable considering the size of the field.