Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ariadne Duncan #31287 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 Mid-Race Variability Ariadne Duncan maintained a consistent initial pace during the Boulderthon 10K, completing the first two miles at 9:22 min/mile. Her pace shifted notably in the third mile, increasing to 19:35 min/mile, which impacted her overall race time. Despite this temporary slowdown, Ariadne quickly readjusted in the final miles, managing to stabilize her pace close to 10:03 min/mile. Ariadne completed the race with an overall time of 1:01:00, averaging a pace of 9:50 min/mile. Out of 2,428 participants, she was 697th overall, 313th among women, and 68th in her age division. Maintaining consistent splits, particularly during mid-race, can prevent unanticipated slowdowns. Consider incorporating more varied pace workouts into your training, which could enhance your ability to adapt quickly to changing race conditions. Keep up the committed effort!