Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Taylor Payne #33139 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 Race Pace with Dynamic Mid-Race Surge Taylor Payne ran the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, finishing with an overall time of 54:37. Taylor maintained a consistent average pace of 8:48 min/mile. Noteworthy is the significant mid-race improvement, particularly between the first and second mile, where split times were reduced from 9:17 to 8:13 min/mile. Positioning improved significantly during miles three to five, moving from 460th to 241st overall. In the Female 30-34 division, Taylor ended in 28th place out of a substantial field of 2428 participants. Her strongest mile was the second, where she gained considerable momentum and improved significantly in overall and division standings. For future races, focusing on sustaining the impressive pace observed in the middle segment could enhance endurance and overall placement. Specific attention to the sixth mile, where a slower pace of 9:21 min/mile was recorded, could further optimize race performance.